Gaps in Data About Hospital and Health System Finances Limit Transparency for Policymakers and Patients
(By Scott Hulver, Zachary Levinson, Jamie Godwin, Gary Claxton, and Tricia Neuman for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Mar 22,
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Medicare Advantage rates ‘baffling,’ lawmakers say
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) A group of Republican lawmakers are asking CMS to reconsider its proposed 2025
Read More54% of meds at ‘high risk,’ military says
(By Paige Twenter for Becker’s Hospital Review) More than half of pharmaceuticals in the United States have a dependency on
Read MoreGerofit keeps older Veterans active through personalized wellness
(Source – news.va.gov) Around half of America’s Veterans are 65 years or older, meaning VA serves an increasingly aging population
Read MoreUnitedHealth, Amedisys deal under more scrutiny
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Oregon regulators will open a review into UnitedHealth Group’s proposed acquisition of Amedisys,
Read MoreWhat resources are available for privately insured patients who get surprise balance bills?
(By Krutika Amin, Kaye Pestaina, and Cynthia Cox for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Mar 19, 2024) For privately insured
Read MoreFour virtual resources to improve your sleep
(Source – news.va.gov) Approximately 15% of men and 5% of women in America have obstructive sleep apnea. Between 10 and
Read MoreCMS adds new ACO model: 5 things to know
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS will introduce a new payment model designed to spur innovation in primary
Read MoreChange attack update: What 15 payers discussed with the Biden administration
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Fifteen insurers and trade groups met with Biden administration officials March 18 to
Read MoreVirtual reality is Veteran’s path to recovery
(Source – news.va.gov) “It was my first time using virtual reality. There was a dichotomy in my brain between ‘I
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