The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is responding to the chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic by proposing to hide from the public a rating that lets consumers compare hospitals' safety records and to waive approximately $350 million in financial penalties for roughly 750 hospitals with the worst patient-safety track records.

By using data to create, implement, and monitor collaborative care, broker and employers can better manage the cost of care for their organization, and employees learn how to utilize health care and other employer-sponsored benefits better.

While there are many benefits covered in this proposed bill, I've outlined a few highlights to discuss with your small business clients.