Commonwealth Fund issues recommendations for federal health investments
The Commonwealth Fund today issued a report outlining recommendations for federal investments in health.
Investing in Health: A Bold and Pragmatic Federal Action Plan considers a host of issues and topics germane to hospitals and health systems, resulting in seven strategies for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ consideration.
The proposals relate to Medicaid, Medicare, the insurance marketplace and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Innovation Center, as well as actions CMS can take to implement Commonwealth’s recommendations.
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