CMS Issues Final Rule on Home Health Value-Based Purchasing Expansion
The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2022 home health final payment rule on Tuesday, November 2, 2021
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Healthcare at Home Blog Series: Companies Expanding Healthcare at Home
As healthcare at home and hospital at home programs ramp up, many companies are trying to get into the mix
New Study Shows Consumers Unfamiliar with Value-Based Care
A new study from emblem health shows that 62% of consumers have never heard the term “value-based care” before, showing the need for increased education and communication
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
Healthcare at Home Blog Series: Hospital at Home Programs
Hospital at home programs that enable patients to receive acute care at home have proven effective in reducing complications while cutting the cost of care
Kentucky, Maine & New Mexico to Launch State-Based Marketplaces for 2022
CMS announced that Kentucky, Maine, and New Mexico will transition from HealthCare.gov to their own State-based Marketplaces for the 2022 plan year
CMS Extends Open Enrollment Period
Beginning this year, consumers will have an extra 30 days to review and choose health plans through Open Enrollment, which will run from November 1, 2021, through January 15, 2022, on HealthCare.gov
Proposed CMS Rule Would Expand Home Health Value-Based Purchasing Model
CMS proposed a rule to expand the Home Health Value-Based Purchasing Model nationwide to accelerate the shift to value-based care.
CMS Funding Improvements to State-Based Marketplace Coverage
CMS is offering $20 million in grants to states in order to update their state-based exchanges. Each awardee can receive approximately $1.3 million
CMS Combating Health Disparities With LGBTQ+ Week of Action
June is Pride Month and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is focusing on LGBTQ+ persons and recognize their unique health needs