Anthem’s new imaging policy likely to hit hospitals’ profits
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) A new imaging policy rolled out by Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield in
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Verma Unveils State Medicaid Scorecard But Refuses To Judge Efforts
(By Phil Galewitz for Kaiser Health News) The Trump administration Monday released a Medicaid “scorecard” intended to show how the nation’s largest health
Read MoreHHS made an estimated $90 billion in improper payments within Medicaid and Medicare
According to a new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report, found the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) made approximately
Read MoreNew risk calculator could change the aspirin, statins, and blood pressure medications some people take
(By Elizabeth Cooney for STAT) More than 11 million people may need to reconsider taking medications to avoid heart attack
Read MoreTherapy Made From Patient’s Immune System Shows Promise For Advanced Breast Cancer
(By Rob Stein for NPR) Doctors at the National Institutes of Health say they’ve apparently completely eradicated cancer from a
Read MoreInsurers snapping up physician practices
In a recent report from Modern Healthcare, insurers are increasing their efforts to buy medical practices or going after outpatient
Read MoreA new cancer care dilemma: Patients want immunotherapy even when evidence is lacking
(By Casey Ross for STAT) Immunotherapy is a source of great hope in cancer care. It has rescued some patients from
Read MoreBCBS of Texas delays controversial ER policy: 6 things to know
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas will delay implementing a controversial emergency room
Read MoreSeniors filled fewer prescriptions for brand-name drugs but spending is up
In a recent government report, Medicare recipients filled fewer prescriptions for pricey brand-name drugs but spent more on such meds
Read MoreFor Some Breast Cancer Patients, The Chemo Decision Just Got Easier
(By Sara Kiley Watson for NPR) For many breast cancer patients, one of the most difficult treatment decisions is whether
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