True Price Transparency
In James C. Capretta’s column published by RealClearPolicy, he writes the rule requiring disclosure of hospital’s chargemaster rates, which went
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Spending on essential medicines up 116 percent from 2011 to 2015
According to a study published in The BMJ, it found spending associated with essential medicines grew substantially from 2011 to
Read MoreMedicare public option could put 55% of rural hospitals at high risk of closure, analysis finds
(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) A Medicare public option, meaning adding a government-sponsored health insurance option into the
Read MoreYes, Medicare covers ambulance services, but…
How Medicare covers ambulance services confuses many seniors. Yes, Medicare does cover emergency ambulance services, and in limited cases, nonemergency
Read MoreCMS finalizes long-sought rules for Medicare CAR-T coverage
(By Nicholas Florko for STAT) WASHINGTON — The Trump administration finalized late Wednesday long-sought rules for when Medicare will cover
Read MoreVeterans Urge Changes Before Expansion Of VA Caregivers Program
(By Quil Lawrence for NPR) There are times when retired Staff Sgt. Matt Lammers doesn’t look like he needs anyone’s
Read MoreIs an HSA right for you?
Does it make sense for you to invest in a health savings account? Did you know anyone who qualifies can
Read MoreWhat are your options after Medicare Supplement increase?
Beginning September 1st, a Medicare Supplement company is giving a 15 percent increase for those who have this company. This
Read MoreHealthcare marketing spend projected to reach $36B in 2019
(By Andrea Park for Becker’s Hospital Review) Total advertising spending by healthcare organizations around the world is expected to grow
Read MoreNovartis was aware of manipulation of data supporting gene therapy approval, FDA says
(By Adam Feuerstein for STAT) AveXis, the gene therapy subsidiary of Swiss pharma giant Novartis (NVS), was aware of “data
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