Building on previous interoperability regulations, CMS on Dec. 13 published a proposed rule that seeks to improve the efficiency and transparency of prior authorization processes in Medicare Advantage and other federally funded health care programs. Industry experts say the rule should ultimately speed access to care, potentially
Read More →Medicare Advantage is likely to make up more than half of total Medicare enrollment in 2023 as open enrollment gears up this week. As enrollment surges, plans are facing increased scrutiny over risk adjustment practices, with regulators turning up the heat on payments in the program. Plus,
Read More →After observing a high volume of marketing-related complaints that the federal government believes are driven by the actions of third-party marketing organizations (TPMOs), CMS this month is implementing several new requirements aimed at protecting Medicare beneficiaries as they compare coverage options during the 2023 Annual Election Period
Read More →CMS in a recent bulletin unveiled a “suite of new resources” aimed at guiding states and CMS in their oversight of Medicaid and CHIP programs, including managed care programs. Two items of particular interest to managed care organizations in a July 6 Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services
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