Policy and Legislation
Associations describe final rule as misconstrued, creating roadblocks and showing a lack of understanding about reality.
Final rule issued Wednesday addresses the collection of risk adjustment charges and making $10 billion in payments for the 2017 benefit year.
HHS Secretary Azar says the new hires will help CMS advance value-based care and consumer choice.
The move will gain additional stakeholder feedback after judge's ruling for additional review.
The trend has broad policy implications as many states consider work requirements for Medicaid eligibility.
American Hospital Association asked Congress to boost funding for rural telehealth, broaden their definition of rural and lift limitations like expanding the types of technology allowed.
While they agree with certain proposals, they take issue with others, as stated in letters the groups sent this week to HHS Secretary Alex Azar.
Health and Human Services officials said that regulations such as Stark Law and HIPAA are acting as roadblocks on the path to value-based care.
Former HHS Secretary Tom Price did not comply with federal regulations for chartered aircraft and other government travel, OIG says.
Operation S.O.S. was inspired by prosecution efforts in Manatee County, Florida, which realized a 77 percent drop in overdose deaths.