Becker's Healthcare February 3, 2022
CMS took several actions in the last month to cut hospitals’ Medicare payments, cover COVID-19 tests and more. Here are nine recent updates:
1. CMS pitches Medicare Advantage rate, Part D payment policy changes: 9 details
CMS is seeking input on an Advanced Notice that includes proposed changes to Medicare Advantage capitation rates and Part D payment policies.
2. Medicare to cover at-home COVID-19 tests
Medicare will cover up to eight at-home COVID-19 tests for beneficiaries beginning in early spring, CMS announced Feb. 3.
3. CMS cuts payments to 764 hospitals over patient complications
CMS will trim 764 hospitals’ Medicare payments in fiscal year 2022 for having the highest rates of patient injuries and infections, according to Advisory Board.
4. CMS:...
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