Slow expansion of SDOH benefits expected in 2020 MA health plans
MA health plans are expected to incrementally increase in 2020 their use of programs targeting the social determinants of health.
Verma points to hospitals as the largest driver of healthcare costs
The Trump administration’s Medicare leader singled out hospitals as the leading driver of healthcare cost increases.
‘Medicare for All’ to cost hospitals $200 billion annually, analysis finds
Although a slice of hospitals might financially benefit from a single-payer model based on Medicare rates, 90% would face cuts totaling $200 billion each year, according to a new industry analysis.
Analysis: New mandatory radiation therapy payment model
Details about the new five-year mandatory radiation therapy model released by CMS the week of July 8 are reviewed.
Analysis: Administration’s plans on drug pricing faced recent multiple setbacks
In the face of recent, multiple setbacks on the Trump administration’s proposals for drug pricing, the administration could move aggressively forward on its anticipated International Pricing Index Model for Part B drugs proposal.
Mandatory models among 6 newly proposed Medicare demos
Mandatory models for kidney care and oncology were among six new Medicare payment models proposed in mid-July.
‘Medicare for All’ leader laments Medicare problems
A leading congressional advocate of “Medicare for All” this week excoriated Medicare for the billing problems she dealt with during her late husband’s last years of declining health. But she insists such headaches would not follow expansion of the program to all Americans.
July 14-19: See what events are coming in healthcare
Stay ahead of healthcare news and developments with this listing of hearings, conferences, webinars, public forums and deadlines for the week of July 14.
Rural-state hospitals hail changes to Medicare wage index
Rural-state hospitals strongly back a proposed Medicare area wage index (AWI) change, but national hospital advocates are warning against it.
Is healthcare’s focus shifting from value to pricing?
Federal policy advisers see a shift from value-based payment to policies focused on cutting provider payments.