News Briefs: Oz Shares ‘Vision’ for CMS
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Apr 11, 2025
Mehmet Oz, M.D., who was recently confirmed as CMS administrator, on April 10 released a “vision for CMS” that outlines a set of policy priorities he’ll pursue. For example, to empower Americans with personalized solutions so that" they can better manage their health and navigate the complex health care system,” Oz said he will implement President Donald Trump’s executive order calling for greater enforcement of price transparency regulations issued during Trump’s first administration. Among other things, Oz said he will also “work to streamline access to life saving treatments” and identify and eliminate “fraud, waste, and abuse to stop unscrupulous people who are stealing from vulnerable patients and taxpayers.”
SCAN Group and Sutter Health on April 10 unveiled a “long-term strategic collaboration” between the two nonprofit, California-based health care companies. As part of the deal, SCAN and Sutter will introduce new Medicare Advantage products in Northern California in 2026 that offer access to hospitals, physician practices and other facilities owned by Sutter, which is an integrated health system. Sutter and SCAN said they also intend to establish a new joint venture MA health plan “in the near future,” which could extend beyond Northern California to reach a broader Medicare population. SCAN Health Plan currently serves 300,000 members in California, Arizona, Nevada, Texas, and New Mexico, the organization said.
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