Americans Overwhelmingly Want Federal Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills
(By Jordan Rau for Kaiser Health News) Three-quarters of the public — including a majority of Republicans — want the
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In 10 Years, Half Of Middle-Income Elders Won’t Be Able To Afford Housing, Medical Care
(By Victoria Knight for Kaiser Health News) In 10 years, more than half of middle-income Americans age 75 or older
Read MoreCMS’ proposed inpatient payment rule for 2020: 9 things to know
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS released its annual Inpatient Prospective Payment System proposed rule April 23, which
Read MoreAssociation Insurance Pushes On Despite Court Ruling
(By Julie Appleby for Kaiser Health News) When the Trump administration in June issued rules making it easier for small
Read MorePharmacy 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
Read MoreU.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
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