CMS unveils $25B quality improvement program
(By Megan Knowles for Becker’s Hospital Review ) CMS seeks to combine various Medicare quality improvement programs under a single
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Author: Eileen Cook
GAO: Medical records are still too challenging to obtain — 7 things to know
(By Julie Spitzer for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Despite a HIPAA-granted right to their own medical records, patients still struggle
Read MoreIn a first, FDA approves drug meant to mitigate symptoms of opioid withdrawal
(By Lev Facher for ST A T) WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved for the first
Read MoreChanges to Medicare Part D for 2019
When the President signed the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 on February 9 th , this legislation affected those individuals
Read MoreTest of Herceptin Finds Briefer Treatment Can Work, With Fewer Side Effects
(By Richard Harris for NPR) Sometimes less may be better when it comes to treatment for breast cancer. A new
Read MoreThe Senate calling into question the 340B Drug Pricing Program
The United States Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) is calling into question the intent of 340B
Read MoreIRS releases new limits on Health Savings Accounts for 2019
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced cost-of-living adjustments for health savings accounts (HSAs) and high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) for 2019.
Read MoreFeds won’t approve lifetime limits on Medicaid
(By Leo Vartorella for Becker’s Hospital Review ) CMS does not plan to approve state requests to impose lifetime limits
Read MoreMedicare prescription drug spending reached $174 billion in 2016
CMS released redesigned drug price dashboards to provide information about manufacturer drug costs to provide much-needed clarity and will empower
Read MoreCalifornia Hospital Giant Sutter Health Faces Heavy Backlash On Prices
(By Chad Terhune for California Healthline produced by Kaiser Health News) Cooking dinner one night in March, Mark Frizzell sliced
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