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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services March 31 released a request for applications for its new accountable care organization model, the Long-term Enhanced ACO Design Model, or LEAD.
The White House April 2 issued a proclamation implementing additional tariffs on certain patented pharmaceutical products and ingredients.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services April 2 announced the release of new data on health care utilization and prices at the provider and service level in open, machine-readable formats under an open license.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services April 2 released a final rule on policy and technical changes to Medicare Advantage, the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program, and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly for contract year 2027.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services April 2 issued a proposed rule for the inpatient psychiatric facility prospective payment system for fiscal year 2027.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services April 2 released the fiscal year 2027 prospective payment system proposed rule for inpatient rehabilitation facilities.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services April 2 issued a proposed rule for the skilled nursing facility prospective payment system for fiscal year 2027.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has temporarily paused rabies and pox virus testing, according to an update on its website March 30.
Scott Edelman, executive director of Burke Rehabilitation, shares how post-acute care hospitals are helping relieve pressure on acute care facilities, and how rehab centers act as a critical safety valve to improve patient flow, reduce length of stay and deliver better outcomes.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services March 30 announced that C2C Innovative Solutions will replace Maximus in reviewing and processing appeals of adverse organization determinations and reconsiderations made by Medicare Advantage plans as of May 1.