Policy and Legislation
GAO reviewed 27 federal and state audits and investigations, identified roughly $68 million in overpayments and unallowable costs.
Medicare's cost-containment strategy has been rolled out on a trial basis for more than 2,000 U.S. hospitals and new evidence suggests there's a reason CMS should continue it.
The move would give HHS a new name, potentially including the word welfare, and consolidate safety-net programs such as food stamps, report says.
The trustees' report shows Part D spending projections are lower than what was projected last year.
Medicaid expansion has resulted in more people having health insurance among all potentially eligible individuals, regardless of race, age, marital status or income.
Even after taking into account manufacturer rebates, spending still increased more than 60 percent and the ranks of beneficiaries paying $2,000 out-of-pocket a year doubled, the Office of the Inspector General says.
The model ties payment to a patient's conditions and care needs rather than volume of services provided.
Program is a crucial part of operations for hospitals that serve vulnerable populations because it offsets the high costs medications.
More than three quarters of Democrats said they want candidates to talk about universal healthcare "a lot," with economic opportunity coming in second.
Brand drug manufacturers are delaying the development and entry of generics, federal officials say.