CMS Seeks To Expand Telehealth In Proposed MA And Part D Rule

CMS released a proposed Medicare Advantage and Part D rule Friday (Oct. 26) that would allow MA plans to cover more telehealth services and would streamline benefits and appeals for dually enrolled beneficiaries. The proposed rule also would change how star ratings are calculated for MA and Part D plans, and the agency says proposed tweaks to CMS’ audits of risk-adjusted payments would save the Medicare Trust Fund $4.5 billion over 10 years. Some stakeholders had expected the proposed rule...