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Month: October 2018

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Heart failure study paused over concerns about disputed cell therapy papers

October 31, 2018 Eileen Cook 0 Comment

(By Elizabeth Cooney for STAT) A government agency has paused a clinical trial testing an experimental stem cell therapy in

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Pharma’s ‘come-to-Jesus moment’: The industry braces for a Pelosi speakership and Democrats’ drug pricing agenda

October 31, 2018 Eileen Cook 0 Comment

(By Lev Facher for STAT) WASHINGTON — Nancy Pelosi marched into PhRMA’s offices this July with the law on her

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Drug pricing, HIPAA changes among most pressing issues facing HHS

October 31, 2018 Eileen Cook 0 Comment

(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) HHS is tackling a myriad of healthcare issues under the Trump administration, from

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Make sure to check you Medicare plan before you enroll again

October 31, 2018 Eileen Cook 0 Comment

It’s important to review your Medicare plan every year during open enrollment because rules and coverage change from one year

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Health Care Finance 

27% of families are putting off medical care because of costs, survey finds

October 31, 2018 Eileen Cook 0 Comment

(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) Many families have delayed care due to affordability and are concerned about their

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Employers fail to address healthcare spending waste

October 30, 2018 Eileen Cook 0 Comment

According to a recent survey from the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions, 60 percent of employers don’t capitalize on

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CMS estimates nearly $17.2 billion in Medicare Part B savings with new drug pricing model

October 30, 2018 Eileen Cook 0 Comment

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) says the new drug pricing model with international component could save Medicare

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Under the new rule, telehealth from home to be added to Medicare Advantage

October 30, 2018October 30, 2018 Eileen Cook 0 Comment

Under the new rule, telehealth from home to be added to Medicare Advantage plan’s benefits. The proposed changes issued by Centers

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Health Care Redesign 

Walmart looks to add health clinics in its parking lots

October 30, 2018 Eileen Cook 0 Comment

(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) Walmart stores in several states are transforming extra parking lot space into “town centers,” some

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Affordable Care Act (ACA) 

With One Hand, Administration Boosts ACA Marketplaces, Weakens Them With Another

October 30, 2018 Eileen Cook 0 Comment

(By Julie Appleby for Kaiser Health News) In the span of less than 12 hours last week, the Trump administration

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