CMS Proposes Modest Increase to Hospital IPPS Rates
Unsurprisingly, the American Hospital Association and other industry groups don’t think that increase is anywhere near adequate.
CMS Highlights Threat of Healthcare Consolidation
The HHS recently published previously confidential data relating to consolidation of hospitals and nursing homes enrolled in Medicare.
How to Save Clinical Labs from Future Pandemic Challenges
A recent AMP report offers recommendations to policymakers to prevent problems in future public health emergencies.
CMS Launches Free Medicare Coverage of OTC COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Tests
Starting April 4, Medicare beneficiaries can get eight free tests per month for each month the public health emergency remains in effect.
HHS Signals that the End of the PHE Is Near
Last week, CMS announced that it was eliminating certain waivers and regulatory flexibility it provided when the COVID-19 pandemic began.
