MedPAC to Congress: Change MA Benchmarks, Slow Down on APMs
June 18th 2021The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) suggested several changes to Medicare Advantage (MA) plan benchmark calculations, with the intent to generate yield savings for Medicare, and urged CMS to streamline alternative payment model (APMs) where it can.
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Many Patients With ESKD Are Not Placed on Kidney Transplant Waitlist Despite Eligibility
June 17th 2021Eligible patients who are not waitlisted for kidney transplants lose profound opportunities and are subject to racial and socioeconomic disparities regarding waitlist placement, a study showed.
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Community-Based Initiative Doubles Accrual Rate of Black Participants in Cancer Trials
June 9th 2021An initiative launched with the intent to deliver equitable cancer care improved the enrollment rates of Black participants in cancer clinical trials by focusing on community outreach and engagement.
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