Emergency Declarations on the federal and state levels can potentially cause discrepancies in coverage for both private providers and state-provided coverage services like Medicare and Medicaid. Following these declarations, both private insurance companies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued guidance for...Arizona News
All eyes will most likely be on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as the agency sparks conversation of possibly using Medicaid to pay for housing. Healthcare is continuing its move toward value-based care and judging by a speech delivered by Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar last week, the government...
On Monday, the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed a rule that would require drug companies to list drug costs in their direct-to-consumer advertisements. In an initiative to inform beneficiaries of drug costs, the agency anticipates it will help minimize their out-of-pocket costs along with Medicare and Medicaid...
On Friday, September 28, The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that Medicare Advantage (MA) premiums will decrease by six percent, on average, in 2019. Additionally, plan choices and new benefits are expected to increase as MA enrollment reaches new highs.
According to a statement from CMS, more than 36...National News
Medicare Advantage enrollment is projected to rise to 38 million, or 50% market penetration, by the end of 2025.
Anthem, Humana and WellCare Health Plans are signaling plans to aggressively grow their Medicare Advantage businesses with the help of mergers and acquisitions. The three health insurers are in a competitive battle with...