About 30 hospitals a year are closing with no end in sight
According to the American Hospital Association, hospitals have been closing at a rate of about 30 a year. For patients
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These 6 drugmakers froze price hikes in response to Trump’s criticism
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) The pharmaceutical industry is facing increased pressure from President Donald Trump, lawmakers and
Read MoreFDA is extending the expiration date of some lots of EpiPen
FDA is extending the expiration date of some lots of EpiPen and its authorized generic to combat the national shortage
Read MoreStarting in 2020, Medicare Advantage plans will have the flexibility
Medicare Advantage plans will have the flexibility to target non-medical health-related services to those members who have chronic care conditions
Read MoreMedical tourism
After the passage of the ACA, some medical tourism companies closed, but the concept has continued to evolve. First medical
Read MoreShould Pharma and Congress do more to cut drug prices?
In a conference call with reporters, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar said Congress and drugmakers should be
Read MoreAfter-hours telemedicine services reduced avoidable hospitalizations
According to a case study published in the American Journal of Managed Care (AJMC), found one New York skilled nursing
Read MoreMedicare to cover some home visits for Next Gen ACOs
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS told Medicare contractors Aug. 10 that certain care management home visits under the Next
Read MoreMedicare overpaid millions for radiation therapy planning services, OIG says
(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) Hospitals received up to $25.8 million in inappropriate Medicare reimbursement for outpatient intensity-modulated
Read MoreRehabilitation Plus Rehab? Jails Dispense Drugs To Treat Inmates’ Addictions
(By Anna Gorman for Kaiser Health News) At a time when the U.S. government is trying to deal with a
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