Trump considers drug rebate shake-up: 5 things to know
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) The Trump administration is considering a proposal that will remove or alter safe
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Physician Medicaid participation not linked to fee bump, study finds
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) A Medicaid fee bump implemented in 2013-14 was not associated with an uptick
Read MoreOlder people with broken bones face a higher risk of death
According to a new study published recently, broken bones among older people increase their risk of death for up to
Read More10 things emergency department patients want during a hospital stay
(By Megan Knowles for Becker’s Hospital Review) For patients who find themselves in the emergency department, communication from clinicians is
Read MoreAnswers to some Medicare questions
If you are getting ready to enroll in Medicare you may have a few questions on Medicare parts, costs and
Read MoreAlex Azar taps CMS innovation center head to lead value-based care transformation
(By Julie Spitzer for Becker’s Hospital Review) HHS Secretary Alex Azar appointed Adam Boehler, the director of the Center for Medicare &
Read MoreHHS opens door to possibility of importing some drugs to drive down prices
(By Erin Mershon for STAT) WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is opening up the door to importing prescription drugs —
Read MoreMerck joins the list of drug makers agreeing to freeze or lower some prices
(By Ed Silverman for STAT) As political pressure on the pharmaceutical industry builds, Merck has become the latest big drug
Read MoreNew proposal would remove safe-harbor protections for drug rebates
The Office of Management and Budget was sent a proposed regulation that would make changes to federal safe harbor protections
Read MoreStakeholders want CMS to use analytics to stop fraudulent payments
(By Julie Spitzer for Becker’s Hospital Review) In a July 17 House Ways and Means Committee hearing, government officials heard
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