Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services

CMS only seriously reviews a minuscule number of private health plans

The federal government needs to increase its oversight over private Medicare health plans to make sure seniors have adequate access to doctors and hospitals, according to a report released this week by congressional auditors. The General Accountability Office study found the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, which administers Medicare Advantage plans, primarily relies on […]

By Phil Galewitz

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CMS put $2.8B at risk in 2014, Teva partners with Microchips Biotech (Morning Read)

CMS failed to track subsidies paid to insurers under the PPACA putting $2.8 billion at risk for four months in 2014, Teva partnered with Microchips Biotech.

With the Rise of AI, What IP Disputes in Healthcare Are Likely to Emerge?

Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.

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OmniLife Health’s Clinical Workflow Solution Focuses on Complex Care

OmniLife Health's initial focus with its complex care coordination platform is organ transplant care.

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HealthBook+ CEO Shares Vision for How People Can Own Their Health by Leveraging Data and AI

HealthBook+ provides a way for individuals to aggregate and use their personal health information safely and securely to power AI engines that direct people to their next best health action. Importantly, it also gives employers predictive insights to help them provide the most relevant benefits for their employees.