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cms
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Despite federal efforts, drug prices may not drop much
In January, new lower drug prices will go into effect for 10 high-cost drugs, saving Medicare members millions in out…
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How to find stories in states’ plans for the Rural Health Transformation Program
All 50 states have applied for federal grants to boost rural health care. Journalists can find good stories by reviewing…
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CMS Chief of Staff: House bill aims to slow — not cut — Medicaid spending
At HJ25 in L.A., Stephanie Carlton of CMS claimed The One Big Beautiful Bill is “a management of the rate…
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How to uncover immediate jeopardy citations — and how AHCJ can help
Regulators and hospitals are not obliged to announce immediate jeopardy citations, so journalists must be diligent about digging them up.
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CMS reports national health spending grew 7.5% in 2023, far outpacing inflation
In 2023, the U.S. spent $4.9 trillion on health care, a growth rate of 7.5% in 2022 or about $14,570…
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Conversation with Medicare director focuses on drug price negotiations
Dr. Meena Seshamani, director of the Center for Medicare, spoke about improvements to the Medicare drug program at HJ24.
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Hospital star ratings are about to be released. Here’s what journalists should know
CMS is about to release its star ratings for hospitals. Journalists should know about the limitations of these much-watched scores.
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Patient safety indicators continue to lag post-pandemic
Patient safety indicators continue to lag from the pandemic downturn as federal officials tout their effort to improve patient safety.
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For 2024, 80% of ACA enrollees can get health insurance for $10 a month, CMS says
Many consumers may still be unaware that health insurance is more affordable than ever when shopping on the federal and…
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HHS names first 10 drugs for price negotiations under the Inflation Reduction Act
The Biden administration named the first 10 prescription drugs on Tuesday that will undergo Medicare price negotiations starting this year.…