The numbers are in and some 12.7 million Americans signed up for a health plan during the Health Insurance Marketplaces open enrollment period. Some 9.6 million people enrolled through HealthCare.gov and 3.1 million through marketplaces in their home state.
This week’s updates include Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and Alternative Payment Model (APM) Incentive under the physician fee schedule, and criteria for physician-focused payment models; early implementation results for enhanced enrollment screening of Medicare providers; and more!