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CMS launches Hospital Compare Tool at Healthcare.gov
Posted on July 7, 2010
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has launched a new “Hospital Compare Tool” through Healthcare.gov’s “Compare Care Quality” portal. The hospital tool draws on data voluntarily submitted by hospitals on 44 quality indicators.
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HHS awards $10 million in prevention grants
Posted on July 7, 2010
The Department of Health and Human Services has awarded ten million dollars to ten national organizations to reduce smoking and obesity and to promote physical activity. The grants are part of the Communities Putting Prevention to Work program funded by the health reform law.
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CMS issues proposed outpatient payment rule reflecting health reform law
Posted on July 6, 2010
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has issued a proposed rule on payments to hospitals for outpatient and ambulatory surgery centers for 2011.
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HHS opens applications for Pregnancy Assistance Fund
Posted on July 6, 2010
The Department of Health and Human Services has announced that the Office of Public Health and Science will begin accepting applications for the $25 million-per-year Pregnancy Assistance Fund created by the health reform law.
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Medicaid director writes states on family planning services
Posted on July 2, 2010
Medicaid director Cindy Mann has written state Medicaid directors on family planning services options and rules for benchmark plans under the health reform law.
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HHS opens Pre-Existing Condition Plan
Posted on June 30, 2010
On July 1, the Department of Health and Human Services will open a new “Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan” available to those who have been denied insurance, which the federal government will operate in 21 states. Twenty-nine states and the District of Columbia are operating their own high risk pools, all of which will be operational by the end of August. A link at Healthcare.gov allows those seeking coverage to find out how the plan works in their state.
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HHS unveils Healthcare.gov with consumer information and implementation updates
Posted on June 30, 2010
The Department of Health and Human Services has unveiled a new website, Healthcare.gov, where consumers will be able to research plans available in their area. Pricing information will be available starting in October, and the site will also provide additional resources on quality. Additionally, Healthcare.gov includes an “Implementation Center” where the Administration intends to post all regulations, authorities, and requests for comment related to the health reform law.
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National Prevention, Health Promotion and Public Health Council issues first report
Posted on June 30, 2010
The National Prevention, Health Promotion, and Public Health Council, which was created by the health reform law, has submitted its first report to Congress.
HHS opens applications for early retiree program
Posted on June 29, 2010
The Department of Health and Human Services’s Office of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight has opened applications for the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program created by the health reform law.
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CMS issues proposed rule on preventive and primary care
Posted on June 28, 2010
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has issued a proposed rule to provide preventive services to Medicare beneficiaries and boost payment to primary care providers.
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