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Commissioner Lara unveils intervenor reform regulations to increase transparency and protect consumers’ money
California's Insurance Commissioner, Ricardo Lara, has announced new regulations to improve the process for reviewing insurance rates. These changes aim to make the process more transparent and efficient, ensuring that consumers' money is protected. The updated rules will allow for better public par...
Commissioner Lara advances first overhaul of intervenor process in 35 years to protect consumer dollars and strengthen transparency
The California Department of Insurance is updating the rules for the intervenor process, which helps protect consumer interests during insurance rate reviews. This is the first major change in 35 years, aimed at making the process more transparent and efficient. The new rules will set clear standard...
CMS Proposes New Transparency Measures to Strengthen Oversight of Hospice Providers
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is introducing a new scoring system for hospice providers to improve oversight and transparency. This system will help identify hospices that may be misusing Medicare funds or providing poor care, while allowing legitimate providers to continue thei...
CMS Proposes Major Reforms to Speed Up Patient Access to Drugs, Increase Transparency, and Reduce Administrative Burden
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is proposing new rules to speed up how quickly patients can get access to medications. This change affects insurance companies and healthcare providers by requiring them to make decisions on prior authorizations for urgent requests within 24 hours a...