Missouri Medicaid Expansion Launched with American Rescue Plan Funds
CMS announced today that approximately 275,000 Missourians are now eligible for comprehensive health coverage, thanks to Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act
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American Rescue Plan Distributing Additional $452 Million through CMS
$452 million in federal funding is being distributed through CMS to support 13 states’ efforts to improve access to affordable, comprehensive health insurance coverage through section 1332 state-based reinsurance waivers
ACOs Generated Billions in Shared Savings in 2020
ACOs participating in the Medicare Shared Savings Program (Shared Savings Program) in 2020 earned performance payments totaling nearly $2.3 billion while saving Medicare approximately $1.9 billion.
A Summer Recap of VBP Blog
Summers can be busy, so we put together a quick synopsis of the last 8 blogs for you to get fully updated
Healthcare at Home Blog Series: A Snapshot
COVID-19 made home health for more than the elderly. The shift towards making the home a healthcare hub is supported by policies and improved health outcomes
HHS Dedicates $4.8B to COVID-19 Testing Reimbursement for Uninsured Individuals
Xavier Becerra, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), announced an additional $50 million in advertising to enhance the Special Enrollment Period outreach campaign.
NIH Investing $29M to Address COVID-19 Disparities
The National Institutes of Health is funding $29 million in additional grants for the NIH Community Engagement Alliance (CEAL) Against COVID-19 Disparities.
CMS Issues Proposed Rule for Inpatient and Long-Term Care Hospitals in Rural and Underserved
The 2019 Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey’s (MCBS) preliminary report was released with data on quality of care, access to care, and cost of care, among other topics.
Report Shows Medicare Beneficiaries Satisfied with Coverage
The 2019 Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey’s (MCBS) preliminary report was released with data on quality of care, access to care, and cost of care, among other topics.
CMS Delays 2% Medicare Sequester Cuts Through 2021
CMS announced suspension of the 2% Medicare sequester cuts will last through Dec. 31, 2021, and it will release all claims held since the start of April.