Sep 27, 2018 | DSH, Litigation, Medicare, News and Updates
On September 27, 2018, the Supreme Court granted certiorari in Azar v. Allina Health Services, et al. The Court will hear arguments on whether HHS was required to go through notice and comment before implementing a rule that altered the Medicare reimbursement formula...
Sep 22, 2018 | Executive Action, Medicaid, News and Updates
On September 22, 2018, the Trump administration issued a proposed rule that would newly consider an immigrant’s use of Medicaid, SNAP, Medicare Part D Low-Income Subsidy program and several housing programs to determine whether an individual is a “public...
Aug 22, 2018 | Medicaid, News and Updates, Waivers
On August 22, 2018, CMS issued a State Medicaid Directors letter outlining how states should calculate their budget neutrality expenditure limits for Medicaid 1115 Waivers.
Aug 9, 2018 | Medicare, News and Updates, Rulemaking
On August 9, 2018, CMS released a proposed rule to restructure the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP). The proposal seeks to reduce the amount of time ACOs can remain in the program without assuming risk by eliminating the one-sided shared savings option...
Jun 28, 2018 | 340B, News and Updates
On June 28, 2018, the GAO released a report detailing how covered entities use contract pharmacies and relevant compliance issues.
Jun 27, 2018 | Medicaid, News and Updates
On June 26, 2018, CMS announced a new set of initiatives seeking to promote program integrity throughout the Medicaid program. The initiatives focus on strengthening the audit process, increasing oversight of state contracts with provide health plans, increasing...
