Reimbursement
The proposed rates for hospices that do not submit required quality data would be -1.4%.
CMS is asking for feedback on having a star ratings system for IRFs.
Congress should address statutory constraints that prevent CMS from helping providers impacted by the Change cyberattack, says AHA.
The model is meant for low-revenue ACOs, preventing independent PCPs that have partnered with a hospital from joining, NAACOS says.
The security breach has been a major disruption and opened an opportunity for scammers, Minnesota AG warns.
Eighty four percent of health systems cite lower reimbursement from payers as a top cause of low operating margins.
AHA says it welcomes the letter urging UHG to step up payments to hospitals, physicians and other providers.
The time line means significant financial disruption for physician practices that will extend past 26 days, AMA says.
Medical groups would still be left with a 1.69% reduction in reimbursement for 2024.
UnitedHealth Group says the pharmacy network could be back online as soon as today.