In a first step, Trump administration unveils two proposals to permit drug importation
(By Nicholas Florko for STAT) WASHINGTON — The Trump administration released two highly anticipated policy documents Wednesday that, if finalized,
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Health Care Redesign
Alzheimer’s Association seeks to help health systems to improve health outcomes for people living with dementia
Alzheimer’s is the most expensive disease in the United States with total payments for caring for Americans age 65 and
Read MoreThe House Just Passed Its Prescription Drug Plan — Here’s What’s In It
(By Selena Simmons-Duffin for NPR) Practically everyone is frustrated by high prescription drug prices. Voters have made clear they want
Read MoreMA plans supplemental benefits more likely to be available in urban areas
According to the Kaiser Family Foundation’s Medicare Advantage 2020 Spotlight report it found a total of 3,148 plans will be
Read MoreWhat is health reimbursement arrangement (HRA)?
As more employers are seeking an alternative to traditional health benefits, health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) are becoming increasingly common. Most
Read MoreCentraCare receives $234K to expand telemedicine to rural areas
(By Jackie Drees for Becker’s Hospital Review) U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded a $234,000 grant to CentraCare to help the
Read MoreHumana and Royal Philips is teaming up to improve care
Humana Inc. and Royal Philips, a global leader in health technology, is teaming up to improve care for at-risk Medicare
Read MoreCMS accepting applications for primary care payment models
(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS is accepting applications from primary care physician practices, health systems and other organizations interested
Read MoreWalgreens and UnitedHealth Group form a partnership to open service centers
UnitedHealth Group’s health insurance unit is opening “Medicare services centers” inside Walgreens drugstores in select markets under a new partnership.
Read MoreFor 2020, some Medicare Advantage plans will offer new, nonmedical coverage
In 2019, Medicare Advantage plans have increased flexibility to provide coverage for what the government calls supplement benefits. These services
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