Navigating the Intersection of Payment Integrity and Provider Relations in Healthcare
Payment integrity and provider relations are two critical pillars of a well-functioning healthcare system. When effectively managed, they can lead […]
Changes for Prescription Drug Encounter Data in 2024
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has been processing Part D drug claim data via the Drug Data
Strengthening Cyber Resilience: Inovaare’s HITRUST r2 Certification Fortifies Healthcare Data Security
The recent cyberattack on a major healthcare IT vendor, as outlined in the letter from the U.S. Department of Health
Strategies for Proper Payments for Part B and Part D Drugs
Until the enactment of the Medicare Modernization Act (MMA) in 2006[1], the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services does not
Medicare Part D Risk Adjustments and Bidding Instructions for 2025
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) uses the Hierarchical Condition Category (CMS-HCC) medicare risk adjustment model to determine
Navigating the 2025 Advance Notice: Implications for Medicare Advantage and Part D
On January 31, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a draft of the 2025 Advance Notice
HCSC Acquires Cigna’s Medicare Businesses and CareAllies
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase Cigna’s Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplemental Benefits, Medicare
2024 CMS Program and Focus Audits: Are You Prepared?
Starting January 2024, the Medicare Parts C and D Oversight and Enforcement Group of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Understanding the 2025 Medicare Part D Re-design: What You Need to Know
The Prescription Drug Program, commonly known as Medicare Part D, is undergoing significant transformations in 2025 due to the Inflation
2024 CMS Program Audit Updates: Summary and Insights
Summary of the HPMS Memo Generated by USHER (Inovaare’s AI-powered Compliance Assistant) The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)