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The CMS’s Geographic Direct Contracting Model, also known as Geo, will allow some private carriers to offer Original Medicare coverage to a select number of enrollees.
Traditionally, Original Medicare has only been offered through the federal government, but that may soon change since the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) plans to start phase one of testing for the Geographic Direct Contracting Model in 2022. The CMS’s Geographic Direct Contracting Model, also known as Geo, […]

CMS to Begin Geographic Direct Contracting Model by 2022

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Medicare 5-Star Plans From CMS for 2021 CMS uses a 5-Star rating system to measure how well Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D plans perform. They use information from member satisfaction surveys, plans, and health care providers to give an overall performance star rating to plans, according to medicare.gov. Ratings […]

What Are Medicare 5-Star Plans And Why Are They Important?

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In the aftermath of Hurricane Laura, hospitals in non-impacted areas are working in overdrive providing care for hospitals in the affected regions. Laura was a category 4 hurricane when it made landfall in Texas and Louisiana, causing 6 reported deaths and leaving thousands without power in the region. In order […]

CMS Waives Requirements for Hurricane-Impacted Hospitals

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