CMS Updates Medicare COVID-19 Snapshot

CMS Updates Medicare COVID-19 Snapshot
November 18, 2020

Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released their monthly update of data that provides a snapshot of the impact of COVID-19 on the Medicare population.

The updated snapshot covers the period from January 1 to September 12, 2020. It is based on Medicare Fee-for-Service claims and Medicare Advantage encounter data CMS received by October 9, 2020.

To view the updated snapshot visit: https://www.cms.gov/research-statistics-data-systems/preliminary-medicare-covid-19-data-snapshot.

Here are a few charts you'll find inside the snapshot.

COVID-19 Hospitalizations Trend

Chronic Condition Prevalence Among Fee-for-Service COVID-19 Hospitalized Beneficiaries

COVID-19 Cases per 100k by Geography

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