Policy and Legislation
The FTC said that much in the statements is outdated, and not in tune with market realities.
The administration wants to educate consumers about the new Medicare prescription drug benefits under the Inflation Reduction Act.
AMGA and the AHA said the proposed cuts would hinder the ability of multispecialty medical groups to provide high-quality care to their patients.
CMS is also proposing to simplify the current performance-based payment structure for MDPP.
CMS is proposing to update OPPS payment rates for CY 2024 for hospitals that meet applicable quality reporting requirements by 2.8%.
CMS is also proposing increases in payment for many visit services, such as primary care, and changes impacting cancer treatment.
The rule would cap copayments for all families to no more than 7% of their income, along with other measures.
The hospital group is proposing the Senate at least double the $385 million in annual funding for the HPP from 2024 through 2029.
The lawsuit argues that Medicare is required to institute the payment model changes in a budget neutral manner.
Non-comprehensive coverage, HHS says, can be harmful to low-income individuals and people with significant healthcare needs.