Medicare & Medicaid
The errors occurred, OIG said, because the policies that Anthem had to detect and correct noncompliance were not always effective.
For some groups, including those with chronic conditions, higher telehealth usage may be related to higher use of care overall.
The drug manufacturers have placed restrictions on the program that have resulted in overcharges, HRSA says.
The gap in service utilization due to the PHE may have a substantial impact on long-term health outcomes, the agency found.
The guidance is meant to assist states in leveraging federal resources to enhance equity in Medicaid beneficiaries' access to HCBS services.
Included is post-discharge meal delivery, transportation and up to six hours of in-home personal care.
Walmart’s acquisition of MeMD is an investment in omnichannel access to care that directly competes with traditional providers.
Since April 1, premiums have been reduced by over 40% for nearly 2 million current HealthCare.gov enrollees.
Effective Thursday, the national average payment rate increased from $310 to $450 for most healthcare settings.
While hospitals must still disclose their negotiated rates with payers, they no longer have to submit cost reports to CMS based on those rates.