Trump Approves Final Plan to Import Drugs From Canada ‘for a Fraction of the Price’
(By Phil Galewitz for Kaiser Health News) President Donald Trump, outlining his “America First Health Plan” Thursday, announced that his
Read moreSet a reminder—it’s time to get ready for Medicare Open Enrollment
(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) Medicare Open Enrollment runs from October 15 to December 7, but did you know you can get
Read moreFDA proposes change to rule on off-label drug use
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The FDA has issued a proposed rule that clarifies when drugmakers are required to
Read moreTrump Administration Plans Crackdown On Hospitals Failing To Report COVID-19 Data
(By Pien Huang and Selena Simons-Duffin for NPR) The federal government is preparing to aggressively crack down on hospitals for not
Read moreAre you prepared for Medicare’s annual enrollment period?
Medicare’s annual open enrollment period begins October 15th time to revisit your current Medicare enrollment options. Why? Changes in your
Read moreCoding errors led to overpayments to Medicare Advantage plans
Incorrect diagnosis codes from providers led to a $14 million windfall for some Medicare Advantage plans according to a recent
Read moreOptumRx’s 3 recently approved drugs to watch
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) OptumRx, the pharmacy benefit unit of UnitedHealth Group, recently released a report detailing
Read morePrivate and employer health insurance paid hospitals 247 percent more than Medicare
A recent RAND Corporation study revealed private payers are paying hospitals 2.5 times more than the Medicare reimbursement rate and
Read moreSome nursing homes evicting unprofitable patients by claiming they have psych issues
(By Gabrielle Masson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Some nursing homes may send poor residents requiring extra care to emergency rooms
Read moreIt’s Not Just Insulin: Lawmakers Focus on Price of One Drug, While Others Rise Too
(By Rachana Pradhan for Kaiser Health News) Michael Costanzo, a Colorado farmer diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2016, has a
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