What is the future of the US Health Care System?

Below is some information regarding health care in the US.

 

Source:  HealthCare.gov

FFM QHP landscape files: Health and dental datasets for researchers and issuers

If you’re looking for health or stand-alone dental coverage for 2023, preview 2023 plans and prices.

You can download data for qualified health plans and stand-alone dental plans offered on HealthCare.gov. If you’re a developer, access these datasets and additional files.

Each year’s plan data is for coverage that starts as early as January 1 and ends December 31.

2023 plan data

The 2023 plan data applies to coverage that starts as early as January 1, 2023 and ends December 31, 2023.

For individuals & families

Health plan data

Dental plan data

For small businesses

Health plan data (SHOP)

Dental plan data (SHOP)

2022 plan data

The 2022 plan data applies to coverage that starts as early as January 1, 2022 and ends December 31, 2022.

For individuals & families

Health plan data

Dental plan data

For small businesses

Health plan data (SHOP)

Dental plan data (SHOP)

 

Below is the latest health care media releases:

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Calendar Year (CY) 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule

On November 01, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule that includes updates and policy changes for Medicare payments under the Physician Fee Schedule (PFS), and other Medic

Nov 01, 2022

Read more about Calendar Year (CY) 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule

Press release

HHS Continues Biden-Harris Administration Progress in Promoting Health Equity in Rural Care Access Through Outpatient Hospital and Surgical Center Payment System Final Rule

Critical Access Hospitals and Small Rural Hospitals Can Convert to Rural Emergency Hospitals, Allowing Them to Remain Open to Serve Their Communities

Nov 01, 2022

Read more about HHS Continues Biden-Harris Administration Progress in Promoting Health Equity in Rural Care Access Through Outpatient Hospital and Surgical Center Payment System Final Rule

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CY 2023 Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System Final Rule with Comment Period (CMS 1772-FC)

On November 1, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized Medicare payment rates for hospital outpatient and ambulatory surgical center (ASC) services.

Nov 01, 2022

Read more about CY 2023 Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System Final Rule with Comment Period (CMS 1772-FC)

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HHS Approves Arkansas’ Medicaid Waiver to Provide Medically Necessary Housing and Nutrition Support Services

Arkansas will use its Medicaid demonstration to test health-related social needs interventions as key components of overall health for certain groups of Medicaid beneficiaries

Nov 01, 2022

Read more about HHS Approves Arkansas’ Medicaid Waiver to Provide Medically Necessary Housing and Nutrition Support Services

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Calendar Year (CY) 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule – Medicare Shared Savings Program

On November 01, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the Calendar Year (CY) 2023 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) final rule that includes changes to the Medicare Shared Savings Program (Shared Savings Program) to advance CMS’

Nov 01, 2022

Read more about Calendar Year (CY) 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule – Medicare Shared Savings Program

Press release

HHS Finalizes Physician Payment Rule Strengthening Access to Behavioral Health Services and Whole-Person Care

Rule includes expanded cancer screening coverage in support of President Biden’s Cancer Moonshot and promotes innovation and coordinated care in Medicare

Nov 01, 2022

Read more about HHS Finalizes Physician Payment Rule Strengthening Access to Behavioral Health Services and Whole-Person Care

Fact sheet

CY 2023 Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System Final Rule (CMS 1772-FC) Rural Emergency Hospitals — New Medicare Provider Type

Rural Emergency Hospitals (REHs) are a new provider type established by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to address the growing concern over closures of rural hospitals.

Nov 01, 2022

Read more about CY 2023 Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System Final Rule (CMS 1772-FC) Rural Emergency Hospitals — New Medicare Provider Type

Press release

Biden-Harris Administration Launches 10th Year of Marketplace Open Enrollment with Four Out of Five Customers Eligible for Coverage at $10 or Less, Thanks to Subsidies

Consumers can sign up for health insurance coverage on HeathCare.gov from November 1, 2022 to January 15, 2023

Oct 31, 2022

Read more about Biden-Harris Administration Launches 10th Year of Marketplace Open Enrollment with Four Out of Five Customers Eligible for Coverage at $10 or Less, Thanks to Subsidies

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Calendar Year 2023 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System (PPS) Final Rule (CMS-1768-F)

On October 31, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule updating payment rates and policies under the end-stage renal disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System (PPS) for renal dialysis services furnished to

Oct 31, 2022

Read more about Calendar Year 2023 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System (PPS) Final Rule (CMS-1768-F)

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CY 2023 Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update and Home Infusion Therapy Services Requirements — Final Rule (CMS-1766-F)

On October 31, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the calendar year (CY) 2023 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Rate Update final rule, which updates Medicare payment policies and rates for home

Oct 31, 2022

Read more about CY 2023 Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update and Home Infusion Therapy Services Requirements — Final Rule (CMS-1766-F)

Press release

Biden-Harris Administration Strengthens Medicare with Finalized Policies to Simplify Enrollment and Expand Access to Coverage

Final rule creates Special Enrollment Periods and reduces gaps in Medicare coverage, and improves administration of the Medicare Savings Programs.

Oct 28, 2022

Read more about Biden-Harris Administration Strengthens Medicare with Finalized Policies to Simplify Enrollment and Expand Access to Coverage

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Implementing Certain Provisions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 and other Revisions to Medicare Enrollment and Eligibility Rules (CMS-4199-F)

On October 28, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule to implement sections of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA) that will simplify Medicare enrollment rules and extend coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for certain bene

Oct 28, 2022

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