Private Equity Home Health Purchases Slow Down Ahead of PDGM
The home health industry has been experiencing record amounts of merger and acquisition activity over the past few years. However, there are signs that the market may be cooling off, …
The home health industry has been experiencing record amounts of merger and acquisition activity over the past few years. However, there are signs that the market may be cooling off, …
The number of Medicare Part D prescription drug plan members who will be in plans with four stars or higher increased to 27.6% for 2020, according to a new report …
President Donald Trump signed a new executive order created to expand Medicare Advantage. The order requires HHS and CMS to eliminate payment discrepancies between Medicare Advantage and traditional Medicare within …
CMS would like to remind Medicare Promoting Interoperability Program participants that the electronic health record (EHR) reporting period in 2019 is a minimum of any continuous 90-day period in CY …
CMS released an informational bulletin announcing the opportunity for 10 states to apply to participate in a wellness program demonstration project. This bulletin gives states and issuers new flexibility to …
The first Walmart Health clinic opened this month in Georgia. The clinic works with local providers to offer services including primary care, lab work, x-rays, EKGs, vision and hearing care, …
CMS announced today that most Medicare Advantage beneficiaries will enjoy lower premiums and expanded benefits next year. Among the facts released today, CMS highlighted: The Medicare Advantage average monthly plan …
CMS issued a final rule designed to stop fraud before it happens by keeping unethical providers out of federal health insurance programs like Medicare. CMS wants to end what they …
Last April, CMS announced a five-part strategy to increase safety and quality in nursing homes. Their five goals are: 1: Strengthen Oversight 2: Enhance Enforcement 3: Increase Transparency 4: Improve …
In Massachusetts, the two largest insurers, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan, have announced plans to merge. Modern Healthcare provides an excellent breakdown of what this could mean for …