Cigna Agrees To Pay Fine
The Cigna Group, a national insurer with corporate offices in Philadelphia, has agreed to pay $172,294,350 to resolve allegations that it violated the civil False Claims Act.
NCPA Backs Lawsuit Against CVS
The NCPA applauded a class action lawsuit filed against vertically consolidated CVS Health.
In Denial About Denials: Serious Issues Remain With Medicare Advantage NIV Coverage
AAHomecare and other stakeholders have asked CMS to take action to ensure that ALS patients and other individuals with profound respiratory challenges have access to physician-prescribed NIV devices.
Grassroots Action Needed to Reinforce Virtual Legislative Conference Advocacy
More than 130 HME industry leaders made the case for Medicare reimbursement rates that reflect market reality via the recent Virtual Washington Legislative Conference.
Billing Medicare Substantially In Excess Of Usual Charges
Because DME suppliers primarily serve the elderly, suppliers are substantially dependent on being paid by traditional Medicare and by Medicare Advantage Plans.
Independents Helping Chains? NCPA Weighs In
Nearby independent community pharmacies largely anticipate being able to help major chain pharmacy patients left scrambling by closed stores.