Hall Render

OCTOBER 27, 2023

According to a recent study , physician-owned hospitals treated some of the most expensive Medicare beneficiaries at significantly lower costs compared to traditional hospitals, despite serving similar patient populations. trillion in loan maturities through 2027.

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Health Care Law Brief

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The Waiver Amendment was approved on January 9, 2024, by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) under Section 1115(a) of the Social Security Act and will expire on March 31, 2027. The rates must be at least 80% of Medicare rates. billion in Medicaid investments over the next three years.

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Hall Render

AUGUST 11, 2023

On August 7, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) released a final rule (“Final Rule”) that updated Medicare payment policies and rates for skilled nursing facilities (“SNFs”) under the Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System (“SNF PPS”) for fiscal year (“FY”) 2024.

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Hall Render

MAY 30, 2023

On April 4, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) released a proposed rule (“Proposed Rule”) that would update Medicare payment policies and rates for skilled nursing facilities (“SNFs”) under the Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System (“SNF PPS”) for fiscal year 2024. CMS sees this as a 3.7%

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Health Care Law Brief

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Existing contract terms that conflict with newly proposed network pharmacy contract restrictions would be voided and superseded by the draft regulations after January 1, 2027. ERISA/self-insured plans are not expressly excluded from the scope of the draft rules, unlike the Medicare Advantage and Worker’s Compensation plans that are excluded.

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Medisys Compliance

JULY 27, 2022

For dates of service calendar years 2027-2029, the reduced coinsurance is 10%. For dates of service on or after calendar year 2030, Medicare waives the coinsurance. Background for Reduced Co-Insurance. These provisions are effective for services furnished on or after January 1, 2011.

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Healthcare Law Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

CMS indicates in the Demonstration Amendment that, effective in April 2024, HRSN benefits will be put into action through non-risk arrangements in managed care, with the intent to integrate such benefits in full risk managed care programs by March 2027.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The latest policy update from The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) adds key provisions to the December 2022 proposed rule requiring adoption of a new NCPDP SCRIPT standard version. The proposed deadline for adopting the new CMS SCRIPT standards is January 1, 2027.

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NY Health Law

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

On January 9, 2024, the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) finally approved New York State’s 1115 waiver amendment to establish the New York Health Equity Reform (NYHER) Program. The State is also required to invest approximately $199 million in rate increases, even if no Medicaid rates are below 80% of Medicare rates.

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HIT Consultant

MAY 1, 2023

And while some may have caught wind of RPM reimbursement, we’re coming across other providers who have the misconception that only Medicare reimburses for RPM. In reality, there are dozens of private payors covering RPM, with some reimbursing at even higher levels than Medicare. billion in 2027. billion in 2020 to nearly $16.3

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service (CMS) approved dozens of new telehealth services last year, and payers are beginning to offer virtual-first health plans, where patients first see a virtual provider before making an in-person appointment. . – Finally, estimates say U.S. The insurance side is jumping on board, too.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 12, 2022

This client alert is Part 5 of our series providing insight into Medicare graduate medical education (“GME”) reimbursement changes that occurred in 2021. Each year between federal fiscal year (“FY”) 2023 and FY 2027, CME will award up to 200 new FTE cap slots to eligible hospitals who submit timely applications.

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HIT Consultant

JANUARY 17, 2024

– Public reporting: Similar to Medicare FFS, impacted payers must report prior authorization metrics, increasing transparency and accountability. – Clearer communication: All payers must provide specific reasons for denial, allowing for easier resubmissions or appeals.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 5, 2023

The 2023 final Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) eased supervisory requirements for care delivered by a licensed professional counselor or licensed marriage and family therapist. health expenses by 2027, thanks to rising labor and supply costs. Almost 75% say that this impacts patient care moderately to severely.

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Health Populi

OCTOBER 8, 2019

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) forecasts that prescription drug spending will be the fastest-growing cause of rising health spending by 2027. Pricing failure, the second big waste factor, is predominantly challenged by pharmaceutical/prescription drug pricing based on this research. patients).

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Significant swings in recent years One key example in healthcare is outsourcing, a market expected to be worth $488 billion by 2027. By looking back over the history of this phenomenon, healthcare organizations have the opportunity to take a more reasoned, long-term approach to technology investment and shorten the time to realize the value.

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Healthcare Law Blog

APRIL 6, 2022

On April 1, 2022 , the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) announced states may seek to extend Medicaid postpartum coverage from 60 days to one year through a new state plan option offered by the American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”). This option is available for five years and ends on March 31, 2027.

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

every year from 2020 to 2027, the actuaries at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services forecast in their report, National Health Expenditure Projections, 2018-2927: Economic And Demographic Trends Drive Spending And Enrollment Growth , published yesterday by Health Affairs. National health spending in the U.S.

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Ransomware attacks against hospitals put patients’ lives at risk, researchers say States, FTC continue to target noncompetes: 3 updates The best hospital in each state, per Newsweek What to know about Stark law’s $9.2M with historic building purchase MICHIGAN Bronson raises capital campaign goal to $4.5M

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Healthcare Law Blog

AUGUST 25, 2022

The expansive legislation includes key health care provisions, including drug pricing reforms, inflationary rebates, Medicare Part D benefit redesign, as well as myriad other updates. Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program. The Inflation Reduction Act (“IRA”) was signed into law by President Biden on August 16, 2022.

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Healthcare Law Blog

JANUARY 5, 2023

Just in time for the holidays, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) issued the Contract Year 2024 Proposed Rule for Medicare Advantage organizations (“MAOs”) and Part D sponsors (the “Proposed Rule”). Health Equity in Medicare Advantage. We’ve summarized some of the key changes in the Proposed Rule.

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

million Staff shortages hit Medicare Advantage stars, Kaiser exec says Sutter Health slips to 0.1% million Staff shortages hit Medicare Advantage stars, Kaiser exec says Sutter Health slips to 0.1% million patients stolen during ransomware attack MINNESOTA CFO of the Year 2023: Penny Cermak, HealthPartners Inc.

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Bill of Health

MARCH 28, 2023

As bad as this seems, it is worth noting that the patents run through 2027, and the FDA has already given tentative approval to two generic versions of enzalutamide. In 2021, the Medicare program spent nearly $7 million per day on Xtandi, or $2.4 billion in one year , and this does not include the non-Medicare sales in the U.S.,

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Hall Render

JANUARY 12, 2024

area to watch in 2024 DELAWARE Bayhealth now requires masks at hospitals, healthcare practices ChristianaCare drops top rated Medicare Advantage insurer. NATIONAL 60% of health systems considering ASC joint ventures 9% of hospitals had ‘vulnerable’ cash on hand levels in 2022 $3.7B region hard Development projects in the D.C.

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