This is a great opportunity to align your strategies with CMS’s evolving framework by refining care models to focus on impact, investing in digital capabilities that support data use, and continuing to build infrastructure that addresses disparities in care.
CMS finalized a rule on Wednesday that included set deadlines for affected payers to complete prior authorization requests. Several organizations came out in support of the rule.
The home care industry is booming. As Baby Boomers age and more families seek in-home solutions for loved ones, demand for home care services is at an all-time high.
The final rule calls for stricter audits on Medicare Advantage plans. AHIP president and CEO Matt Eyles referred to the rule as "unlawful and fatally flawed."
CMS has finalized its 2022 inpatient payment rule, which will not only repeal part of the price transparency requirements related to Medicare Advantage rates and increase payments to hospitals but will also require facilities to report Covid-19 vaccination uptake among its employees.