CMSgovPress

The official account of the Media Relations Group at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, where you will find all news and updates relating to CMS.

[Steven Posnack @HealthIT_Policy]

THREAD ALERT:
HHS multi-agency announcements
#HealthIT #HIPAA #PatientAccess #TEFCA #CuresNPRM

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[Administrator Seema Verma @SeemaCMS]

Hear from the experts at @CMSGov about the changes to our evaluation and management coding system. Check out our new “CMS: Beyond the Policy” podcast & listen to CMS’s Chief Medical Officer Kate Goodrich discuss these bold changes: https://t.co/OAUaLgaM1e #BeyondThePolicy

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The snapshot for week 7 of the 2019 Open Enrollment period shows steady enrollment numbers in the Federal Exchange. For the 2nd year in a row we have achieved a 90% customer satisfaction rate. See more here: https://t.co/0JW4rDTftM

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CMS has released the latest snapshot for the 2019 Open Enrollment period for plans selected on https://t.co/OM6BJerb2W. Week 6's snapshot captures signups from Dec 2 to Dec 8. Only 4 days left until Dec 15 deadline to sign up for coverage. More here: https://t.co/hzszk3dugN

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CMS issues statement about the 2019 Health Insurance Exchange Open Enrollment: https://t.co/YJVow8eQVP

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CMS is actively responding to suspicious activity in the Agent and Broker Exchanges portal. The system has been secured and the incident reported to Federal law enforcement, and an investigation is currently being conducted. For more, click here: https://t.co/UDxOGH4y8Y

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Robust number of participants signed up for new Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Advanced model, designed to improve quality and reduce costs: https://t.co/Hn62IjlTlO

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In case you missed it, see remarks from @SeemaCMS at the Financial Times Pharma Pricing and Value Summit:
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New features in Mapping Medicare Disparities Tool to increase understanding of Medicare health disparities in hospitals #CMSPath2Equity https://t.co/whfINBT5Dh

[Adam Boehler @aboehler]

Taking a stand to protect children from the nation’s opioid crisis, Integrated Care for Kids (InCK) Model will aid identification + treatment of behavioral & physical health needs including substance use among the most vulnerable in #Medicaid & #CHIP. https://t.co/LsoZucwNv4

[CMSGov @CMSGov]

5 states receiving State Flexibility Grants will take steps to address #OpioidCrisis; incl. reviewing formularies for compliance, ensuring plans meet substance abuse & mental health disorder treatment rqmts & examining evidence-based benefit designs. https://t.co/iM5vOCqd5R

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Check out the renovated CMS Newsroom! Thanks to long hours put in by our stellar web team, the Newsroom now has refined search capacities, an intuitive interface, and easy access to all the information you need to inform your readers. See it here: https://t.co/2JsROONyum

[Administrator Seema Verma @SeemaCMS]

Today @CMSGov announces that for the 2nd year in a row, the average basic premium for a #Medicare Part D prescription drug plan in 2019 is projected to DECLINE. Read more: https://t.co/6yBCivhnq9 #StrengtheningMedicare

[Administrator Seema Verma @SeemaCMS]

Today @CMSgov approved #Maine’s state innovation waiver to ↓ premiums that are ↑ in #ObamaCare. Today’s waiver will provide relief, but underlying causes of the problems w/ ObamaCare need to be addressed to create affordability and choice. #1332waivers https://t.co/upe7pCglBt

[Administrator Seema Verma @SeemaCMS]

At the @cwclub to talk about #StrengtheningMedicare. It’s a topic I feel passionately about and I’m excited to share the latest from @CMSGov! Join us at noon PDT here: https://t.co/mDXCbN5Uyc

[Administrator Seema Verma @SeemaCMS]

Under @POTUS and @SecAzar’s direction, @CMSGov is focused on lowering prescription drug costs. And as outlined in the Administration’s #AmericanPatientsFirst Blueprint, strengthening negotiation is a key strategy for achieving this goal.

[Administrator Seema Verma @SeemaCMS]

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[Administrator Seema Verma @SeemaCMS]

Last week we announced our E/M Codes proposal that was designed to put #PatientsOverPaperwork. Tune in here tomorrow morning at 10AM ET to hear directly from clinicians on how this will improve their ability to spend more time with patients, and less time on paperwork.

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Today @CMSgov announced the approval of Oklahoma’s innovative proposal to allow the state to negotiate supplemental rebate agreements involving value-based purchasing arrangements with drug manufacturers. See more here: https://t.co/82CA7xojIC

[Administrator Seema Verma @SeemaCMS]

Our new #Medicaid program integrity strategy will leverage data sharing and stronger analytical tools to help reduce improper payments across states. #TransformingMedicaid
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