Drug spending on the rise in employer-based health plans, report finds
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Spending on prescription drugs among people who are covered by private employer health
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Health Care Finance
The 70 CMS-mandated services hospitals must post online next year
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) Last November, CMS finalized its healthcare price transparency rule, which next year requires
Read MoreHealthcare prices, spending & use: 11 statistics
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Total healthcare spending climbed from 2014-18, and prices were the biggest driver of
Read MoreKey proposals in the Proposed Rule for Medicare Advantage and Part D for Year 2021 and 2022
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issues a proposed rule advancing multiple updates and changes to Medicare Advantage
Read MoreNo Quick Fix: Missouri Finds Managing Pain Without Opioids Isn’t Fast Or Easy
(By Lauren Weber for Kaiser Health News) ST. LOUIS — Missouri began offering chiropractic care, acupuncture, physical therapy and cognitive-behavioral
Read MoreTriple tax-favored HSAs are the best deal going if you’re careful and organized
Do you have health savings account (HSA)? If not, why not? If used properly, they’re a triple tax-favored way to
Read MoreWhen Your Doctor Is Also A Lobbyist: Inside The War Over Surprise Medical Bills
(By Rachana Pradhan for Kaiser Health News) When Carol Pak-Teng, an emergency room doctor in New Jersey, hosted a fundraiser
Read MoreCMS asked to revisit reimbursement cuts to physical therapists, social workers
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Nearly 100 Congress members requested more information from CMS regarding proposed reimbursement cuts
Read MoreNew federal surprise billing law proposed: 3 things to know
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Lawmakers proposed another bipartisan bill to help patients avoid surprise medical bills Feb.
Read MorePatients Stuck With Bills After Insurers Don’t Pay As Promised
(By Lauren Weber for Kaiser Health News) The more than $34,000 in medical bills that contributed to Darla and Andy
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