HRSA warns Sanofi over 340B rebate proposal
(By Alexandra Murphy for Becker’s Hospital Review) The Health Resources and Services Administration has issued a warning to Sanofi over
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Author: Eileen Cook
Assisting Veterans with oral care during hospital stays to prevent pneumonia
(Source – news.va.gov) Preventing pneumonia during a Veteran’s hospital stay could be as simple as improving their oral health. Non-Ventilator
Read More5 Medicare Advantage changes coming in 2025
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medicare Advantage plans must comply with new network adequacy and health equity standards
Read MoreLawmakers probe CVS Caremark over potential anti-competitive practices
(By Alexandra Murphy for Becker’s Hospital Review) House Republicans are investigating whether CVS Caremark, a leading pharmacy benefit manager, violated
Read MoreMedicaid Waiver Tracker: Approved and Pending Section 1115 Waivers by State
(Source – The Kaiser Family Foundation published December 13, 2024) This page tracks approved and pending Section 1115 Medicaid demonstration
Read MoreFTC sends warning to 21 insurance marketing companies
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The Federal Trade Commission has sent warning letters to 21 companies marketing or
Read MoreCombating loneliness and social isolation as a caregiver
(Source – news.va.gov) Taking care of a Veteran is a deeply rewarding role, yet it’s not without challenges. One of
Read MoreOutpatient pharmacy costs outpace total spend by 52%
(By Paige Twenter for Becker’s Hospital Review) Historically viewed as cost centers, hospitals and health systems are increasingly identifying their
Read MoreMore Californians Are Freezing to Death. Experts Point to More Older Homeless People.
(By Phillip Reese for KFF Health News) SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A growing number of people — many of them older
Read MoreMedicare costs are going up next year
Like most things, Medicare costs are going up next year. Medicare Part A and Part B deductibles will increase, along
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