The return of doctor house calls
A new movement is taking shape; the return of house calls but with a heavy dose of 21-century technology. Along
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Health Care Redesign
Amazon to buy online pharmacy PillPack for about $1B: 5 things to know
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Amazon entered into a definitive merger agreement June 28 to acquire online pharmacy PillPack for
Read MoreMass. gets a thumbs-down on negotiating Medicaid prices, but Oklahoma wins on ‘value’ rebates
(By Erin Mershon for STAT) WASHINGTON — The Trump administration wants states to experiment with drug prices — but not
Read MoreEmployers are questioning a system they say costs patients so much
According to a recent survey by the National Business Group of Health, 39 percent of large employers offer only high-deductible
Read MoreGawande’s Goal Is Providing The ‘Right’ Health Care In New Venture By 3 Firms
(By Julie Rovner for Kaiser Health News) Dr. Atul Gawande, the famed surgeon-writer-researcher chosen to lead a joint health venture
Read MoreRx: Zucchini, Brown Rice, Turkey Soup. Medicaid Plan Offers Food As Medicine.
(By Phil Galewitz for Kaiser Health News) PHILADELPHIA — Feliciano Pagan stood at his front door when the MANNA food
Read MoreCMS is looking to change the Stark Law
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is asking for input on how to change the Stark Law to allow
Read MoreWalgreens, Humana partner for Medicare primary care clinics
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Walgreens is teaming up with Humana to open primary care clinics for Medicare
Read More‘Holy Cow’ Moment Changes How Montana’s State Health Plan Does Business
(By Julie Appleby for Kaiser Health News) Marilyn Bartlett, the director administrator of Montana’s Health Care and Benefits Division, recalls
Read MoreAdministration Eases Way For Small Businesses To Buy Insurance In Bulk
(By Jan Hancock and Julie Appleby for Kaiser Health News) Small employers will more easily be able to band together
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