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Bonus Features – November 3, 2024 – 95% of consumers want an easier way to pay medical bills, 90% of medical devices aren’t running anti-malware software, plus 35 more stories

Healthcare IT Today

A Podimetrics survey found 65% of Medicaid beneficiaries living with type 2 diabetes also manage at least one chronic behavioral health condition. In other company news, Phreesia renewed its contract with CMMI through 2029 to support the kidney care alternative payment model.

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Weekly HCRE Briefing: Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates, Slows Forecasted Cuts | Health Systems Increase Rate of MOB Buybacks

Hall Render

These strategies aim to alleviate industry-wide bed shortages and adapt to Medicaid reforms. Pharma giant Amgen announced a more than $1B investment through 2029 to expand its operations in Holly Springs, NC. At least 7,000 pharmacies have closed since 2019, according to a recent report.

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Reduced Co-Insurance for Screening Colonoscopies

Medisys Compliance

For dates of service calendar years 2027-2029, the reduced coinsurance is 10%. In the CY 2017 PFS Final Rule, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) modified coding and reporting of procedural services that include moderate sedation as an inherent part of the service, including for screening colonoscopies.

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Capitation Rates Announcement for CY 2025

Innovaare Compliance

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) officially announced capitation rates for Medicare Advantage (MA) plans for CY 2025 – average increase of 3.7% The base beneficiary premium (BBP) will be capped at 6% from prior year from 2024 to 2029 [3]. or $16 billion in 2025 over 2024 in expected MA payments.

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Monitor Improper Payments for Part C and Part D with Medicare Audit and Monitoring Software

Innovaare Compliance

1] The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has to establish an annual Part B premium that will adequately fund projected Medicare spending and maintain an adequate reserve in case actual costs are higher than estimated. annually on average between 2021 and 2029 compared to 4.4% in 2021 to $170.00

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Capitation Rates Announcement for Medicare Advantage Plans for CY 2025

Innovaare Compliance

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) officially announced capitation rates for Medicare Advantage (MA) plans for CY 2025 – average increase of 3.7% The base beneficiary premium (BBP) will be capped at 6% from prior year from 2024 to 2029 [3]. or $16 billion in 2025 over 2024 in expected MA payments.

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Rate Announcement for CY 2025

Innovaare Compliance

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) officially announced capitation rates for Medicare Advantage (MA) plans for CY 2025 – average increase of 3.7% The base beneficiary premium (BBP) will be capped at 6% from prior year from 2024 to 2029 [3]. or $16 billion in 2025 over 2024 in expected MA payments.