The deal is expected to save billions for Medicare and reduce out-of-pocket costs for millions of seniors starting in 2026. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)…
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HHS Updates Payment Policies for Medicare and Medicaid
Issues final rule for inpatient hospitals and long-term care hospitals. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a final rule last week updating Medicare payment policies…
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HHS Issues Final Guidance for Medicare Prescription Payment Plan
New initiative to ease out-of-pocket drug costs and cap annual expenses at $2,000 for Medicare beneficiaries by 2025. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the…
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Nursing Homes File Lawsuit Over New Federal Requirements for Staffing
The group says federal agencies have not been given authorization from Congress. A collective of nursing home companies filed a lawsuit against President Biden’s administration, claiming that the…
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President Submits Spending Proposal for 2025
He projects slower increases in funding over 10 years with increases in wealth taxes. President Joe Biden released his proposed budget for the 2025 fiscal year on Monday.…
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Drug Companies Submit Counteroffers in Pricing Negotiation
President says Medicare continues negotiating drug prices to reduce costs. President Joe Biden reported that drugmakers have submitted counteroffers this week for Medicare’s new price negotiation program, beginning…
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HHS Reports 31% Rise in Affordable Care Enrollment
CMS shows more than 5 million new enrollees for 2024. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reported in January that 21.3 million Americans have enrolled under…
Read MoreHHS Provides Guidance on Commercialized COVID Vaccine
Organizes phase-out of government purchases of vaccine doses. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently released a letter to insurance plans, preparing them for the transition…
Read MoreSCOTUS Revives False Claims Act Case
Returns the case to the Seventh Circuit. The justices of the Supreme Court unanimously voted to revive claims brought by whistleblowers alleging SuperValu and Safeway defrauded the federal…
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CMS to Audit Use of Antipsychotic Medications
The agency will take steps to address inappropriate use in nursing homes. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will begin conducting targeted audits on nursing homes…
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