Payer price transparency data has been available for a year. Is it lowering costs?
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Price transparency data is available, but several changes are needed to actually bring
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10 Prescription Drugs Accounted for $48 Billion in Medicare Part D Spending in 2021, or More Than One-Fifth of Part D Spending That Year
(By Chris Lee for The Kaiser Family Foundation published July 12, 2023) A new KFF analysis finds that the 10
Read MoreWait, What’s a PBM?
(By Dan Weissmann for KFF Health News) You might wonder, wait, what’s a PBM exactly? And also, why am I
Read MoreMore than 80% of physicians, nurses say payers are negatively affecting ability to practice: AHA survey
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) A majority of physicians and nurses say administrative policies from commercial payers are negatively
Read MoreTampa VA improves access to exoskeleton technology for Veterans
(Source – news.va.gov) The Robotics and Advanced Technology Center at James A. Haley VA in Tampa is using cutting-edge technology
Read MoreACA risk adjustment payments are on the rise: CMS
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Total risk adjustment payments in individual and small group insurance plans increased in
Read MoreHHS Announces Actions to Protect Consumers and Lower Health Care Costs
(Source – www.cms.gov/newsroom) The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), announced actions to protect consumers from junk health
Read MoreLeqembi could cost Medicare up to $17.8B
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Leqembi, the newly-approved drug that can slow the progression of Alzhemier’s disease, will
Read MoreMusic therapy reduces stress for Veterans
We all love music in some form or fashion, like writing, singing or playing a tune with friends and family.
Read MoreMany Medicare Advantage beneficiaries report financial instability, food insecurity, Humana report finds
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Nearly half of Medicare Advantage beneficiaries report having at least one health-related social
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