Drug Price Negotiations: Looking for a Better Way
During Tom Price, President Trump’s nominee to head the Department of Health and Human Services, confirmation hearing before the Senate
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Calls for compassion, pleas for funding ring out as governors tackle opioid crisis
(By Megan Thielking for STAT) ’T is the season for “state of the state” speeches, and governors are using their
Read MoreTrend of Americans giving up sugary drinks seems to have gone flat
(By Kate Sheridan for STAT) The promising trend of Americans giving up sugary drinks1 seems to have stalled, according to
Read MoreAt Party Retreat, GOP Still Searching For Health Law Consensus
(By Julie Rovner for Kaiser Health News) PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Republicans from the House, Senate and White House gathered in Philadelphia
Read MoreOverlooked Reason for American Deaths
A new study by Princeton researchers Anne Case and Angus Deaton, suggests that diabetes may be a major, overlooked reason
Read MoreCBO releases annual budget outlook: 7 healthcare takeaways
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) The Congressional Budget Office released its annual budget outlook this week, which shows
Read MoreYour 2016 Taxes will Determine Your 2018 Medicare Premium
Your adjusted gross income in 2016, plus any tax-exempt interest income, will determine your 2018 Medicare premiums. Read article here…
Read MoreCMS issues guidance on implementing MOON
(By MacKenzie Bean for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS updated its Medicare claims processing manual with new guidance on implementing the
Read More5 tips for being an active learner at every stage of life
(By Tamara Rosin for Becker’s Hospital Review) There are many reasons to maintain a lifelong thirst for knowledge. Many people
Read MoreRepublicans Have Plans To Replace Obamacare — Now They Need To Agree On One
(By Susan Davis for NPR) Republicans have a plan to replace Obamacare. In fact, they have several. What they don’t
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