Senate leaders support making certain COVID-19 telehealth policies permanent
(By Jackie Drees for Becker’s Hospital Review) The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee this week expressed support to make
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Nearly 90% of Americans worried about drug price hikes
(ByKatie Adams for Becker’s Hospital Review) Nearly 90 percent of Americans expressed concern about drugmakers using the pandemic as an
Read MorePeople with dementia experience significantly higher costs of care
A study funded by National Institute on Aging found people with dementia experience significantly higher costs of care compared to
Read MoreMedicare Advantage plans continue to miss the mark on communication
According to the J.D. Power 2020 U.S Medicare Advantage Study Medicare Advantage plans continue to miss the mark when it
Read MoreHumana’s “Bold Goal” exceeds original goal
In 2015, Humana’s “Bold Goal” initiative which uses measures established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to
Read MoreNew CMS rule promotes payer drug price negotiations based on clinical outcomes
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS issued a proposed rule June 17 that would make it easier for Medicaid
Read MoreMedPAC recommends accelerating the transition to value-based payment reform
In a nonbinding report to Congress, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) recommends accelerating the transition to value-based payment reform
Read MoreMedicare’s Trust Fund is in trouble too
We always hear that Social Security is in trouble, which is true, but do you know Medicare is strained too?
Read MoreUS appeals court strikes down HHS rule requiring drug prices in TV ads
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) A U.S. appeals court upheld a ruling June 16 that struck down a rule
Read MoreMore education is needed on how to maximize your health savings account (HSA)
A recent study found older employees are slightly more aware than younger employees of how much money they will need
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