CMS to Reimburse ICD-10 Mistakes for One Year
In response to concerns by providers about the ICD-9 to ICD-10 coding system, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services says it will reimburse for incorrectly coded claims for one year past the Oct. 1, 2015, deadline.
CMS Creates Site that Lists Drug Use and Spending
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has created an interactive online dashboard to allow the public and policymakers to explore the financial burden that high-expense drugs place on the Medicare program and the nation’s seniors.
HHS Announces More Funding to Improve Healthcare
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced additional funding under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and other programs. Under the ACA, nearly $500 million is being awarded to health centers nationwide to provide primary care services to those who need them most.
Federal Funds for Coordinated Care Go Unclaimed
Doctors who care for tens of millions of chronically ill Medicare patients are failing to take advantage of federal dollars intended to improve care and reduce hospital readmissions and overall costs, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Healthcare.gov Now Features Window Shopping Upgrades
Healthcare.gov, the main entry point for people seeking insurance in 38 states served by the federal exchange, features three new window-shopping features.
Federal Government Releases Claims and Payment Data
To make the U.S.healthcare system more accountable, the federal government continues to release Medicare claims and payment information.
Senate’s FDA Funding Bill Falls Short of What Was Requested
The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee approved the fiscal year 2016 appropriations bill to fund the U.S. Food and Drug Administration but at levels far below what President Obama requested.
Rare Clinical Trial Compensation Legislation Is Signed Into Law
President Obama signed a bill into law that will compensate patients for participating in clinical studies of rare diseases.
New Law to Prohibit Medigap from Covering Part B Deductible
The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015, which was enacted into law on April 16, will prohibit Medicare supplemental insurance(Medigap) policies from covering the Part B deductible for people who become eligible for Medicare on or afterJan. 1, 2020.
Manufacturers Must Give Six-Month Notice for Stoppages
The U.S. FDA has issued a final rule requiring manufacturers to give six months’ notice if they plan to discontinue or interrupt production.
