Medicare Advantage Health Equity Policy

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CMS Framework for Health Equity CMS - Centers for Medicare

(6 days ago) WebThe framework sets foundation and priorities for CMS’s work strengthening its infrastructure for assessment, creating synergies across the health care system to drive structural change, and identifying and working to eliminate barriers to CMS-supported …

https://www.cms.gov/priorities/health-equity/minority-health/equity-programs/framework

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Medicare Advantage and the Drive to Health Equity - Better …

(7 days ago) WebFACT: Medicare Advantage has been recognized by CMS for its successes in addressing health disparities and advancing health equity. A December 2021 CMS report found …

https://bettermedicarealliance.org/medicare-advantage-drive-to-health-equity/

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HHS Proposes Rule to Strengthen Beneficiary Protections

(6 days ago) WebAdditionally, the proposed rule reinforces CMS’ commitment to advancing health equity and driving quality in health coverage. For the first time, CMS proposes …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2022/12/14/hhs-proposes-rule-to-strengthen-beneficiary-protections-with-medicare-advantage-and-medicare-part-d.html

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Leveraging Medicare to Advance Health Equity - JAMA Network

(7 days ago) WebMedicare can and will take a leadership role in mobilizing and catalyzing the work necessary to advance health equity. Infusing health equity into everything that …

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2791648

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Update On The Medicare Value-Based Care Strategy: Alignment, …

(3 days ago) WebIn July 2022, in Health Affairs Forefront, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) articulated our overall Medicare value-based care strategy of …

https://www.healthaffairs.org/content/forefront/update-medicare-value-based-care-strategy-alignment-growth-equity

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Medicare Advantage Final Rule Addresses Prior Authorization, …

(4 days ago) WebSeveral policies in the rule aim to address health equity among Medicare Advantage beneficiaries. CMS finalized changes to the Star Ratings program, including …

https://healthpayerintelligence.com/news/medicare-advantage-final-rule-addresses-prior-authorization-health-equity

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The Medicare Value-Based Care Strategy: Alignment, Growth, And …

(Just Now) WebIn Medicare Advantage (MA), which makes up 45 percent of Medicare enrollment, an increasing percentage of payments to health care providers have also …

https://www.healthaffairs.org/content/forefront/medicare-value-based-care-strategy-alignment-growth-and-equity

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HHS Finalizes Rule to Strengthen Medicare, Improve Access to …

(3 days ago) WebThis final rule will strengthen Medicare Advantage and hold health insurance companies to higher standards for America’s seniors and people with disabilities by …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/04/05/hhs-finalizes-rule-strengthen-medicare-improve-access-affordable-prescription-drug-coverage-hold-private-insurance-companies-accountable.html

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Development of a Medicare Plan Dashboard to Promote Health …

(1 days ago) WebThe recently developed Health Equity Summary Score (HESS) is a novel approach to health equity measurement that was designed to give Medicare …

https://www.ajmc.com/view/development-of-a-medicare-plan-dashboard-to-promote-health-equity

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Advancing Health Equity in Medicare - Better Medicare Alliance

(2 days ago) WebThe Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) and Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey (MCBS) data have reported that up to 44% of Hispanic …

https://bettermedicarealliance.org/blog-posts/advancing-health-equity-in-medicare/

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NCQA Responds to CMS’s CY 2024 Medicare Advantage Policy …

(8 days ago) WebChanges to the Medicare Advantage Quality Ratings System. We support inclusion of a Health Equity Index (HEI) in Medicare Advantage to incentivize plans to …

https://www.ncqa.org/comment-letter/ncqa-responds-to-cmss-cy-2024-medicare-advantage-policy-and-technical-changes-proposed-rule/

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Home-Based Care In Medicare Advantage, Part 2: Policy …

(3 days ago) Web"Home-Based Care In Medicare Advantage, Part 2: Policy Recommendations For Equity And Longitudinal Care Experiences", Health Affairs …

https://www.healthaffairs.org/content/forefront/home-based-care-medicare-advantage-part-2-policy-recommendations-equity-and

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2024 CMS Final Rule – Health Equity Index Reward Icario

(Just Now) WebThe Health Equity Index Reward. One of the standout changes CMS did finalize this spring was the Health Equity Index (HEI) reward that will take effect for …

https://icariohealth.com/blog/2024-cms-final-rule-focus-on-the-health-equity-index-reward/

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Medicare Advantage health equity factor to shake up ratings

(3 days ago) WebCiting plan performance data from 2021 in a proposed rule last year, CMS estimated that 88% of Medicare Advantage plans would have met the population health …

https://www.modernhealthcare.com/insurance/medicare-advantage-health-equity-star-ratings-centene-clover

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Home - Better Medicare Alliance

(5 days ago) WebMedicare Advantage is a leader in addressing social determinants of health to reduce disparities and advance health equity by leveraging benefit design and the unique tools …

https://bettermedicarealliance.org/

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Health Equity for Medicare Advantage Plan Enrollees Healthcare …

(6 days ago) WebWatch the webinar to learn how insurers can do their part to address health equity among Medicare Advantage plan enrollees – and improve their plan Star Ratings. Topics …

https://resources.industrydive.com/health-equity-for-medicare-advantage-plan-enrollees

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In 2024, A Majority of States Offer Medicare Advantage Plans to …

(3 days ago) WebIn 12 states, Medicare Advantage is the only option for retiree health coverage for Medicare-age retirees. In some of these states, retirees forfeit their retiree …

https://www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/in-2024-a-majority-of-states-offer-medicare-advantage-plans-to-their-state-retirees-with-12-offering-medicare-advantage-exclusively/

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Analysis of Value-Based Payment and Acute Care Use Among …

(8 days ago) WebMedicare is increasingly shifting from fee-for-service reimbursement toward value-based models that reward improving quality and controlling spending. 1 While …

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2790209

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Best Medicare Advantage Plans in 2024 - NerdWallet

(2 days ago) WebBest for size of network: UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage. Best for extra perks: Aetna Medicare Advantage. Best for local support: Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare …

https://www.nerdwallet.com/p/best/insurance/medicare/best-medicare-advantage-plans

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How Medicare Works with Other Insurance

(7 days ago) WebInsurers must report health coverage changes to Medicare, but it can take some time before they appear in Medicare’s records If that happens, call the Benefits Coordination …

https://www.medicare.gov/publications/02179-how-medicare-works-with-other-insurance.pdf

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Medicare Advantage Coverage Among Individuals Receiving …

(1 days ago) WebReports. Medicare Advantage Coverage Among Individuals Receiving Federal Housing Assistance. Publication Date. May 23, 2024. Prior research from the …

https://aspe.hhs.gov/reports/ma-coverage-among-hud-assisted-individuals

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Medicare payment parity key to saving independent physicians, Dr

(1 days ago) WebWASHINGTON, D.C. [Brown University] — While the array of forces driving the demise of independent physicians in the United States is complex, Congress can take …

https://www.brown.edu/news/2024-05-23/jha-testimony

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Sanford Health Plan’s Tommy Ibrahim eyes Medicare growth

(5 days ago) WebLauren Berryman. Reprints. Dr. Tommy Ibrahim, Sanford Health Plan President and CEO. Sanford Health Plan is eying growth opportunities in its Medicare …

https://www.modernhealthcare.com/insurance/sanford-health-plan-tommy-ibrahim-medicare

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What Does Medicare Not Cover? Seven Things You Should Know

(7 days ago) WebMedicare doesn’t provide coverage for routine dental visits, teeth cleanings, fillings, dentures or most tooth extractions. Some Medicare Advantage plans cover …

https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/medicare/what-does-medicare-not-cover-things-you-should-know

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Adams administration to bring Medicare Advantage push before …

(1 days ago) WebThe battle over Medicare Advantage started shortly after Adams took office when a group of retired cops, firefighters and other municipal workers filed a class action lawsuit …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/adams-administration-to-bring-medicare-advantage-push-before-ny-s-top-court/ar-BB1mOezL

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CVS reportedly seeks PE partner for Oak Street Health growth

(8 days ago) WebCVS Health wants to find a private equity partner to back new Oak Street Health clinics, Bloomberg reports, citing sources familiar with the matter.. Why it matters: …

https://www.axios.com/pro/health-tech-deals/2024/05/24/cvs-private-equity-oak-street-health-growth

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House hearings examine challenges of private physician practices

(5 days ago) WebThe AHA May 23 submitted statements for a House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health hearing on challenges for private physician practices, and a …

https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2024-05-23-house-hearings-examine-challenges-private-physician-practices-budgetary-impacts-consolidation-health

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CVS Health Seeks Private Equity Partner for Oak Street Health

(1 days ago) WebCVS Health Corp. (NYSE:CVS) is reportedly seeking a private equity partner to fund the expansion of Oak Street Health, the $10.6 billion primary care provider it …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/cvs-health-seeks-private-equity-partner-for-oak-street-health-expansion/ar-BB1n0eYP

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Delaware lawmakers limit the state's ability to implement Medicare

(9 days ago) WebLawmakers on Thursday approved legislation that prohibits Delaware from implementing a Medicare Advantage plan on current retirees, instead giving the First State the option to …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/delaware-lawmakers-limit-the-states-ability-to-implement-medicare-advantage-on-retirees/ar-BB1mW8Ms

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