CMS extends ACA enrollment deadline
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS has moved the deadline to enroll in federally facilitated marketplace coverage from
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How a Duty To Spend Wisely on Worker Benefits Could Loosen PBMs’ Grip on Drug Prices
(By Arthur Allen for KFF Health News) Ann Lewandowski knows all about pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, the companies that
Read MoreHRSA warns Sanofi over 340B rebate proposal
(By Alexandra Murphy for Becker’s Hospital Review) The Health Resources and Services Administration has issued a warning to Sanofi over
Read MoreAssisting Veterans with oral care during hospital stays to prevent pneumonia
(Source – news.va.gov) Preventing pneumonia during a Veteran’s hospital stay could be as simple as improving their oral health. Non-Ventilator
Read More5 Medicare Advantage changes coming in 2025
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medicare Advantage plans must comply with new network adequacy and health equity standards
Read MoreLawmakers probe CVS Caremark over potential anti-competitive practices
(By Alexandra Murphy for Becker’s Hospital Review) House Republicans are investigating whether CVS Caremark, a leading pharmacy benefit manager, violated
Read MoreMedicaid Waiver Tracker: Approved and Pending Section 1115 Waivers by State
(Source – The Kaiser Family Foundation published December 13, 2024) This page tracks approved and pending Section 1115 Medicaid demonstration
Read MoreFTC sends warning to 21 insurance marketing companies
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The Federal Trade Commission has sent warning letters to 21 companies marketing or
Read MoreCombating loneliness and social isolation as a caregiver
(Source – news.va.gov) Taking care of a Veteran is a deeply rewarding role, yet it’s not without challenges. One of
Read MoreOutpatient pharmacy costs outpace total spend by 52%
(By Paige Twenter for Becker’s Hospital Review) Historically viewed as cost centers, hospitals and health systems are increasingly identifying their
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