Policy and Legislation
It's granting exceptions and extensions from reporting requirements for clinicians and providers participating in Medicare programs such as MIPS and Shared Savings Program ACOs.
The coronavirus is causing hospitals to ramp up for a surge of cases while having to give up elective procedures that sustain their revenue.
Healthcare providers should encourage patients to remain home unless there is an emergency to protect others and limit their exposure.
The Department of Defense is releasing up to 2,000 ventilators and is making available up to 5 million N95 face masks from reserves.
The savings are due in part to strict price-reporting controls on pharmaceutical companies and the continuance of drug manufacturer rebates.
Paradise Medical Group is running a virtual practice as the federal government has announced expanded access to telehealth services.
Twenty-six percent of U.S. adults say they're "much more likely" to support such policy initiatives, while 15% say they're somewhat more likely.
Providers ask for $1 billion to care for patients and to ensure they can get personal protection equipment.
The designation frees up billions in funding for states and relaxes rules for providers and the federal government.
Low-income beneficiaries are more likely to choose Medicare Advantage, and they assume less financial burden than those in FFS Medicare.