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.
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Nevada Moving Towards Public Option Health Plan with SB420
The state of Nevada could become the second state offering a public option health plan if the governor signs SB420
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
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.
Primary Care First Model Application Deadline is May 21st
CMS reminds that the deadline to submit a practice application for the Primary Care First Model Cohort 2 is May 21, 2021
Implementing 10-Step Program to Improve Reduce Low-Value Care
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds names Elizabeth Matney as the new Director of Iowa’s Medicaid program.
CMS Releases eCQM Specifications and eCQM Materials for 2022
CMS posted the eCQM specifications for the 2022 reporting period for eligible hospitals and CAHs, and the 2022 performance period for eligible professionals and eligible clinicians.
New CMS Provision Lowers Maximum Out of Pocket Costs
The National Institutes of Health is funding $29 million in additional grants for the NIH Community Engagement Alliance (CEAL) Against COVID-19 Disparities.
New Director for Iowa’s Medicaid Program
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds names Elizabeth Matney as the new Director of Iowa’s Medicaid program.
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.