Community paramedicine
In attempt to avoid unnecessary and costly hospital visits, a pilot program in Massachusetts which will allow a small number
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Health Care Redesign
Removing the middlemen and reduce drug prices
A growing number of big companies are moving to help cut the price of prescription drugs for their workers by
Read MoreWhat price will be used when drug prices are required in direct to consumer ads?
The U.S. Senate passed an amendment to the spending bill that would require pharma companies to disclose the prices of
Read MoreAmericans rigging own medical safety nets as health plan costs climb
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) High health insurance prices have led a growing number of Americans to bypass
Read MoreMedicare Part B Policy Change effective January 1, 2019
Under the new policy to beginning January 1, 2019, Medicare Advantage enrollees may be required to use lower-cost alternatives to
Read MoreMedicaid Covers Foster Kids, But Daunting Health Needs Still Slip Through The Crack
(By Phil Galewitz for Kaiser Health News) Sherri and Thomas Croom have been foster parents to 27 children — from
Read MoreStarting in 2020, Medicare Advantage plans will have the flexibility
Medicare Advantage plans will have the flexibility to target non-medical health-related services to those members who have chronic care conditions
Read MoreShould Pharma and Congress do more to cut drug prices?
In a conference call with reporters, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar said Congress and drugmakers should be
Read MoreRolling back more Medicare regulations
According to the House Ways and Means Committee, the Medicare program has reached the threshold where the regulatory burdens placed
Read MoreWalmart signs deal with Anthem to cover some over-the-counter medications
Walmart and Anthem signed a deal to expand access to over-the-counter medicines for seniors who are enrolled in Anthem’s Medicare
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