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HHS issues RFI on anti-kickback statute, beneficiary inducement CMPs
The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General seeks comments on how it can modify the anti-kickback statute and exceptions to the beneficiary inducements civil monetary penalty definition of “remuneration.”
Senate passes $857 billion spending package, including HHS funding bill
The Senate last night voted 85-7 to pass an $857 billion spending package, which includes bills that would fund the departments of Health and Human Services, Defense and Labor for fiscal year 2019.
CMS releases performance report for Next Generation ACO Model
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Aug. 27 released an evaluation report for the first performance year of the agency’s Next Generation Accountable Care Organization Model.
Bipartisan letter urges effective administration of 340B program
Legislators sent a letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration urging the agency to implement regulations to better administer the 340B drug savings program.
CMS to allow Part D plans to use new formulary tool beginning in 2020
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Aug. 29 announced that beginning in 2020 it will allow Medicare Part D plans to vary the formulary placement of a drug based on what condition the drug may treat.
How NCH Healthcare System is building healthier communities
NCH decided to turn inward and experiment with how it could improve quality of life by focusing on prevention and reducing health care costs.
Brett Norell named CEO of Holy Family Memorial in Wisconsin; Saju George promoted to CEO of Prime Healthcare Michigan Region
Also in this roundup of hospital and health system leadership changes: Dawn Buskey appointed president of ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital in Michigan, and Shawn Tester named CEO of Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in Saint Johnsbury.
How hospitals are addressing the needs of underserved children
UMass Memorial is bringing care to low-income children through a mobile clinic; Winona Health is showing children that physical activity can be fun; and FirstHealth provides dental services to tens of thousands of kids who need them.
Report: ACOs saved $314M in 2017
Accountable care organizations saved Medicare about $314 million in 2017.
E&C leaders ask MedPAC to examine consolidation
House Energy and Commerce Committee leaders Aug. 30 sent a letter to the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission asking it to conduct additional research on hospital consolidation and the financial impact it has on Medicare patients and the program.