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HHS revising procedures related to civil enforcement actions
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar directed the department’s operating divisions and offices to review and revise their procedures related to civil enforcement actions and adjudications “to ensure that they promote fairness and transparency.”
CMS releases final rule for Medicare Advantage, prescription drug plans
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services finalized additional provisions for the Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug programs beginning in 2022.
CMS withdraws proposed Medicaid Fiscal Responsibility Regulation
As urged by the AHA, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services officially withdrew a proposed rule intended to increase oversight and transparency in Medicaid supplemental payment programs, including Disproportionate Share Hospital payments, and how states finance these programs.
CMS issues final notice of benefit and payment parameters for 2022
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released a final rule that implements some of the standards governing health insurance issuers and the Health Insurance Marketplaces (or “exchanges”) for 2022.
CMS finalizes rule for health plan prior authorization in certain federal programs
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued a final rule that seeks to streamline prior authorization processes implemented by health plans serving the Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Program and federal Health Insurance Marketplace.
Nationwide COVID-19 memorial on Jan. 19 as part of Biden inauguration activities
President-elect Biden is planning to host a memorial to remember and honor the lives lost to COVID-19 on Tuesday, Jan. 19 — the night before he is inaugurated president.
Lessons learned: Using communication to navigate COVID-19
As COVID-19 surges continue, lessons learned by health systems large and small reveal the importance of teamwork, communication, flexibility, preparation and supporting the physical and mental health of all staff.
OCR announces revised crisis standards of care guidelines for serving older persons and persons with disabilities
The Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights announced collaborative efforts with the state of North Carolina, the North Texas Mass Critical Care Guidelines Task Force, the Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council, and the Indian Health Service in updating each entity’s crisis standards of care to provide equitable health care to individuals with disabilities and the elderly.
Biden taps former FDA head to lead COVID-19 vaccine response
President-elect Joe Biden named former Food and Drug Administration commissioner David Kessler, M.D., as Chief Science Officer of COVID Response, a role that will assume the responsibilities of the current head of Operation Warp Speed, the Trump administration effort focused on the development and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.
CDC modeling suggests B.1.1.7 variant could affect pandemic trajectory
Modeling data suggest that the B.1.1.7 variant of SARS-CoV-2 has the potential to increase the U.S. pandemic trajectory in the coming months, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported.