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Search Results: keywords:"Medicare Advantage"

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8361
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is inviting the public to comment on its plan to collect information from them. This process is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act, which requires federal agencies to get approval for collecting information and to inform the public about it through the Federal Register. The goal is to gather data about the performance of Medicare plans to help improve services and provide information to beneficiaries, which could include developing a star rating system for Medicare Advantage plans. People have until March 8, 2021, to submit their comments.

    Simple Explanation

    CMS wants to ask people questions to help make Medicare better, and they want to make sure it's not too much work for everyone, so they're asking people what they think about the questions they'll ask. People can say what they think by March 8, 2021.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 104182
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is inviting public feedback on its intention to gather and manage information from the public. This initiative is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, ensuring federal agencies collect necessary, efficient, and low-burden information. The document describes two key information collection types: one concerning a peer review program targeting quality control in Medicare services, and another focused on gathering actuarial data for Medicare Advantage and Drug Plans. Both collections aim to enhance decision-making and compliance within the healthcare sector.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to ask people questions to help make Medicare work better, like checking medicine prices and improving health care quality. They promise to listen to what people say about this plan.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 101018
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), under the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection related to network adequacy for Medicare Advantage and 1876 Cost Plans. This effort is part of its compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, which mandates that federal agencies must get approval from the Office of Management and Budget for collecting data from the public. The aim is to ensure adequate access to healthcare services by maintaining a network of providers that meet set criteria. The information collection is crucial for monitoring and ensuring compliance with these requirements. Public comments are invited until January 13, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services wants to know what people think about how they check if there are enough doctors to help people with Medicare, and they want everyone to share their thoughts until January 13, 2025. They want to make sure that these checks aren't too much work for people, and they're asking for ideas to make the process better.