Medicare & Medicaid
The healthcare industry cites his past support for the Affordable Care Act, his stance to lower drug prices and his work on health equity.
Brookdale Senior Living allegedly submitted false staffing information that led to “undeserved higher star ratings.”
During a study period, Medicare should pay for specified telehealth services regardless of a provider's location, MedPAC says.
The model aims to ensure appropriate levels of care for beneficiaries while increasing EMS efficiency and lowering associated costs.
Centene called the allegations "unfounded" and pledged to aggressively defend its pharmacy services.
The agency advises that infection-control measures be put in place during visits, such as social distancing and outdoors visits when possible.
OCR says it anticipates a high degree of public interest because the HIPAA Privacy Rule affects nearly anyone.
Clinicians and patients together requested brand name prescription drugs over generics 30% of the time.
The American Hospital Association has requested judicial review of an appeals court decision to reduce payments to off-campus facilities.
The payment gap was $63,000 for primary care doctors, $178,000 for medical specialists and $150,000 for surgeons.