The topic of “food as medicine” has gained increased attention recently, driven by a growing recognition of the role nutrition plays in preventing and managing chronic diseases. This article provides a high-level overview of...more
On November 26, CMS released a notice of proposed rulemaking, “Modernizing Part D and Medicare Advantage to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Expenses,” which includes provisions that aim to reduce overall drug...more
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently finalized meaningful Medicare Advantage policy changes in response to industry concerns, including those regarding data integrity, the Star Ratings and encounter data....more
On February 1, 2017, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released proposed updates to the Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D programs through the CY 2018 Advance Notice and Draft Call Letter. Despite largely...more
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The final Medicaid managed care rule issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on April 25, 2016, (the Final Rule) establishes a new federal medical loss ratio (MLR) standard for Medicaid...more
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has enacted significant changes to Medicare Advantage (MA) payment methodologies that will shift payment towards MA organizations (MAOs) enrolling significant...more