Pharmacy benefit managers spend record $1.49M on lobbying
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) The trade group representing pharmacy benefit managers spent a record-breaking $1.49 million on
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Health Care Finance
U.S. health officials unveil experiment to overhaul primary care
(By Casey Ross for STAT) Federal health officials on Monday unveiled a new primary care experiment that seeks to pay doctors for
Read MoreSeven years from now, Medicare Part A will be in dire straits
According this year’s Medicare trustee report, seven years from now, Medicare Part A will only be able to reimburse hospitals
Read MoreHospitals Chafe Under A Medicare Rule That Reduces Payments To Far-Flung Clinics
(By Carmen Heredia Rodriguez for NPR) Eric Lewis’ plans of expanding his community hospital’s reach have been derailed. As CEO
Read MoreMedicare Part D must evolve to help people fight cancer
(By Percival Barretto-Ko for STAT) Anew drug that cures, or at least delays, a deadly disease like cancer represents a
Read MoreHigh-Deductible Health Policies Linked To Delayed Diagnosis And Treatment
(By Erika Stallings for NPR) In 2017, Susan learned that she carries a genetic mutation that may elevate her lifetime
Read MoreRural safety-net hospitals seeing ED use increase faster than cities, report suggests
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Emergency department visits are growing at a faster pace in rural areas than
Read MoreMost people pay less than $5 per month for the drug. But some pay $11,002
(By Nicholas Florko for STAT) WASHINGTON — “Most* patients pay between $0 and $5 per month” for Janssen’s drug Stelara,
Read MoreMore employers are offering HSA to help employees set money aside for healthcare costs in retirement
Both employers and employees are embracing Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) as a valuable benefit when it comes to managing anticipated
Read MorePrimary care spending in the Medicare program is low
According to a RAND study, primary care spending as a percentage of total spending in the Medicare program is low.
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