Medicare Expands Competitive Bidding Program

From the CMS Press Release: Program To Purchase Durable Medical Equipment Beginning Second Phase CMS announced the next steps for a major expansion of a competitive bidding program that helps lower costs for quality durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies. The competitive bidding program uses competitions between suppliers to set new, lower payment rates […]

CDC Awards More Than $49 Million To Strengthen State And Local Health Departments

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From the OCR Press Release: Grants Will Create Jobs and Improve Quality of Care, Public Health The grants will fund key State and local public health programs supported through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Of the grants awarded, $35.8 million in Prevention and Public Health Fund dollars and $3.8 million in additional […]

CDC Awards More Than $49 Million To Strengthen State And Local Health Departments

From the OCR Press Release: Grants Will Create Jobs and Improve Quality of Care, Public Health The grants will fund key State and local public health programs supported through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Of the grants awarded, $35.8 million in Prevention and Public Health Fund dollars and $3.8 million in additional […]

HHS, Treasury Steps To Help States Build Affordable Insurance Exchanges

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From the CMS Press Release: Tax Credits To Help Millions Of Middle-Class Families Affordable Insurance Exchanges are expected to be one-stop marketplaces where consumers can choose a private health insurance plan that fits their health needs and have the same kind of insurance choices as members of Congress. Among other policies, the proposed rules describe […]

HHS, Treasury Steps To Help States Build Affordable Insurance Exchanges

From the CMS Press Release: Tax Credits To Help Millions Of Middle-Class Families Affordable Insurance Exchanges are expected to be one-stop marketplaces where consumers can choose a private health insurance plan that fits their health needs and have the same kind of insurance choices as members of Congress. Among other policies, the proposed rules describe […]

Demonstration Program To Improve The Quality Of Care For Patients Suffering From A Psychiatric Emergency

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From the CMS Press Release: Medicaid Emergency Psychiatric Demonstration Program CMS announced a new Medicaid Emergency Psychiatric Demonstration designed to provide states with more flexibility and resources to care for Medicaid beneficiaries with mental illnesses. This demonstration provides up to $75 million in funding to states over three years, as authorized by the Affordable Care […]

Demonstration Program To Improve The Quality Of Care For Patients Suffering From A Psychiatric Emergency

From the CMS Press Release: Medicaid Emergency Psychiatric Demonstration Program CMS announced a new Medicaid Emergency Psychiatric Demonstration designed to provide states with more flexibility and resources to care for Medicaid beneficiaries with mental illnesses. This demonstration provides up to $75 million in funding to states over three years, as authorized by the Affordable Care […]

Testimony of Daniel Levinson, July 28, 2011

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Testimony of Daniel R. Levinson, Inspector General on March 9, 2011 before the House of Representatives, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Subcommittee on Government Organization, Efficiency and Financial Management on Improper Medicare Payments Excerpts from the testimony: OIG Reviews Identify Improper Payments and Recommend Corrective Actions OIG conducts targeted reviews to determine the scope […]

Physician Group Practice Demonstration Succeeds In Improving Quality And Reducing Costs

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From the HHS Press Release: All Participating Practices To Continue In 2-Year PGP Transition Demonstration CMS announced results from the initial Physician Group Practice (PGP) Demonstration, a landmark partnership with physician group practices that aims to better coordinate care across different settings, leading to improved quality and cost savings.  After five years, this demonstration has […]