Tag: Chiquita Brooks-LaSure
CMS joins roundtable on cyberattack
March 14, 2024HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure participated in a roundtable with senior administration leaders to hear from health care providers about the challenges they are facing following the cyberattack on Change Healthcare.
At the roundtable, CMS announced that it will be issuing guidance that will provide needed flexibilities to allow states to support Medicaid providers and suppliers during this time, particularly those operating in fee-for-service delivery systems.
“CMS...
In brief: Brooks-LaSure confirmed, SuperCare contract renewed, telehealth monitoring warranted
May 28, 2021HME News Staff
WASHINGTON -- The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Chiquita Brooks-LaSure to head CMS.
Brooks-LaSure served in the Obama Administration, where she helped guide the Affordable Care Act through passage and implementation. She also worked as a Democratic staffer for the Ways and Means Committee in the House of Representatives.
“AAHomecare congratulates Chiquita Brooks-LaSure on her confirmation as CMS Administrator,” said the association. “Her experience in roles at CMS, HHS and on...
Senate confirms Brooks-LaSure as CMS administrator
May 26, 2021HME News Staff
WASHINGTON -- The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Chiquita Brooks-LaSure to head CMS.
Brooks-LaSure served in the Obama Administration, where she helped guide the Affordable Care Act through passage and implementation. She also worked as a Democratic staffer for the Ways and Means Committee in the House of Representatives.
“AAHomecare congratulates Chiquita Brooks-LaSure on her confirmation as CMS Administrator,” said the association. “Her...
Industry in waiting
April 30, 2021Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
WASHINGTON – CMS’s decision to delay finalizing a proposed rule could signal the agency’s intent to focus on other matters, say industry stakeholders.
“We believe CMS is planning on issuing a proposed rule to modify the bid program,” says Cara Bachenheimer, who heads up the government affairs practice at Brown & Fortunato, where she is also a shareholder. “My guess is they are focused on that.”
In a notice...
In brief: Biden and CMS, Dexcom and VC, Great Elm and acquisitions
February 19, 2021HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – President Biden is expected to name Chiquita Brooks-LaSure as CMS Administrator, according to numerous news reports.
Brooks-LaSure served in the Obama Administration, where she helped guide the Affordable Care Act through passage and implementation. She has also worked as a Democratic staffer for the Ways and Means Committee in the House of Representatives.
Brooks-LaSure is currently a managing director with Manatt Health, where she provides...