National Coverage Analysis (NCA) Tracking Sheet for Screening for Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Infection (CAG-00447N)
(Source – CMS.gov) MS has accepted a formal complete request to initiate a NCA for Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Infection.
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Author: Gerry Hafer
50-State Survey Finds States Have Upgraded Medicaid Enrollment and Eligibility Systems and Begun Resolving Initial ACA Implementation Issues, Although Challenges Remain
(Source – Kaiser Family Foundation) Over its first two years, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has triggered increases in Medicaid
Read MoreJan. 27 Event: Implementation of the ACA for People with HIV
(Source – Kaiser Family Foundation) The Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) major coverage reforms have created new pathways to insurance coverage
Read MoreNew Analysis Finds Limited Availability of Abortion Coverage in ACA Marketplaces in 31 States
(Source – Kaiser Family Foundation) On the eve of the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision, a new Kaiser Family
Read MoreA Lifesaving Flight, With A Price Tag Of $56,000
(By – Corin Cates-Carney, Montana Public Radio, via Kaiser health News) Butte is an old mining town tucked in the
Read MoreCMS Updates Open Payments Data and Improves Website
(Source – CMS.gov) On January 19, CMS updated the Open Payments dataset, consistent with the values we published on June
Read MoreNew Survey, Analysis Suggest a Growing Partisan Split About U.S. Government Engagement on Global Health
(Source – Kaiser Family Foundation) While U.S. global health programs have enjoyed bipartisan support in the past, a new survey
Read MoreEven With ‘Skin In The Game,’ Health Care Shoppers Are Not More Savvy
(By – Shefali Luthra, Kaiser Health News) It’s long been argued that if consumers are shopping with their own money,
Read MoreWant Into A Clinical Trial? Read This First.
(By – Emily Bazar, Kaiser Health News) Perhaps nothing triggers frustration and hope in patients like prescription drugs. Consider the
Read MoreFor Hospitals, Treating Violence Beyond The ER Is Good Medicine And Good Business
(By – Shefali Luthra, Kaiser Health News) Ask David Ross to describe an average day on the job. He says
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