California just passed a law to rein in drug prices. Here’s why it’s unlikely to make much difference
(By Ed Silverman for ST A T) Over bitter protests from the pharmaceutical industry, California this month enacted a law
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Legislative Update
The GOP Repeal Bill Is Imploding. Here Are 5 Things Left Hanging On Obamacare.
(By Julie Rovner for Kaiser Health News) Republicans officially pulled the plug on their last-ditch effort to repeal and replace
Read MoreTexas balance billing legislation takes effect: 3 things to know
(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) Texas legislation balance billing legislation is now in effect across the state, according
Read MoreHouse Reps. request HHS briefing on Petya attacks related to drug industry
(By Julie Spitzer for Becker’s Hospital Review) Top House Republicans on the House Energy and Commerce Committee are urging HHS
Read MoreHHS ups reimbursement to 110% of Medicare for hospitals treating patients affected by Hurricane Irma
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) For the first time since an earthquake devastated Haiti in 2010, HHS activated
Read MoreCalifornia Drug Price Bill Sweeping In Scope, Lacking In Muscle
(By Pauline Bartolone for California Health Line produced by Kaiser Health News) A California bill headed to the governor’s desk
Read MoreThe Federal Government is Closing Plan F and Plan C Medigap Insurance to New Participants
As of 2020, people who are on Medicare and don’t already have Plan F or Plan C Medigap insurance won’t
Read MorePence swears in new surgeon general, Dr. Jerome Adams
(By Emily Rappleye for Becker’s Hospital Review) U.S. Vice President Mike Pence swore in Jerome Adams, MD, Tuesday as the
Read MorePhysician Compare
In a proposed rule, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) is considering adding results from five open-ended questions about
Read More7-day opioid prescription limits take effect in Ohio
(By Brian Zimmerman for Becker’s Hospital Review) Ohio physicians may now only issue seven-day opioid prescriptions to adults and five-day
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