Earlier this week Healthways issued a press release describing their progress in pursuing a Phase II Medicare Health Support (MHS) project. Read Dr. Jaan Sidorov’s blog commentary for additional background.
In brief, Healthways position is that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is statutorily required to expand into Phase II of MHS if Phase I is “successful”. While I’m very sympathetic with Healthways predicament and their frustration with CMS, I’m not optimistic that their tactics are likely to work.
In making the case, Healthways CEO Ben Leedle quoted the legislation authorizing MHS.
For a moment, let’s get legalistic and look closer at this legislation. What exactly is CMS required to do? (I’ve put the more relevant wording in bold). Continue reading “Healthways Fights an Uphill Battle on Medicare Health Support Phase II”
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