Morning Briefing
Summaries of health policy coverage from major news organizations
Medicare Seeks Suggestions From Doctors, Hospitals, Patients On New Payment Models
Stat: HHS Hints At Major Changes To Medicare That Could Mean Higher Costs For Patients
The Trump administration is signaling it will pursue significant changes to Medicare that could put beneficiaries on the hook for higher costs. In an informal proposal on Wednesday, federal health officials hinted at several new pilot programs it may implement in the months ahead. One idea would give doctors more latitude to enter into so-called private contracts to charge Medicare beneficiaries more for certain services, if the patients were willing to pay. (Mershon, 9/21)
Modern Healthcare: CMS Champions Innovation And Competition While Buoying Value-Based Care
The CMS issued a "request for information" Wednesday from providers and patient advocacy groups on new ideas to bring to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation responsible for creating new payment models. (Castellucci, 9/20)
