GOP Senators Distance Themselves From Grassley And Trump’s Efforts To Cut Drug Prices
(By Emmarie Huetteman for Kaiser Health News) The fight between policymakers intent on lowering prescription drug prices and the drugmakers
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Summer Setbacks: The Long Road To Lower Drug Prices Hits Some Potholes
(By Emmarie Huetteman for Kaiser Health News) When Washington returned from its winter holiday break in January, it seemed everyone
Read MoreGround ambulances left out of federal surprise-billing proposals
(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) Insured patients still receive unexpected out-of-pocket costs after ground ambulance rides, but the
Read MoreHouse launches rural healthcare task force
(By Emily Rappleye for Becker’s Hospital Review) The House Ways and Means Committee on July 16 formed a healthcare task force for
Read MoreSurprise Medical Bill Legislation Takes A Step Forward, But Will It Lead To A Step Back?
(By Rachel Bluth for Kaiser Health News) The House Energy and Commerce Committee Wednesday approved its version of legislation to
Read MoreTrump Has Blessed States’ Exploration Of Importing Drugs. Will It Catch On?
(By Phil Galewitz for Kaiser Health News) Seeking a solution to the soaring costs of drugs, Colorado, Florida and Vermont
Read MoreConsumer genetic testing companies team up to lobby on privacy policy
(By Andrew Joseph for STAT) Anticipating more federal scrutiny of genetic privacy policies4, three leading consumer genetic companies have formed
Read MoreTrump Administration Seeks More Health Care Cost Details For Consumers
(By Julie Appleby for Kaiser Health News) Anyone who has tried to “shop” for hospital services knows one thing: It’s
Read MoreSenate surprise-billing proposal features payment benchmark
(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) Senate health committee leaders have introduced a bipartisan legislative package that protects patients from surprise
Read More1 In 6 Insured Hospital Patients Get A Surprise Bill For Out-Of-Network Care
(By Rachel Bluth for Kaiser Health News) About 1 in 6 Americans were surprised by a medical bill after treatment
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