Medicare expands telehealth services during pandemic
It was announced on March 17th that Medicare is expanding coverage for telemedicine nationwide so that millions of American seniors
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Insurers Cover Fewer Drugs, Leaving Some Patients Struggling To Get Needed Treatments
(By Sydney Lupkin for NPR) It took years for Leslie Miller to find the prescription drug that worked for her.
Read moreThe Lower Health Insurance Deductibles Act
Senators Rick Scott and Kyrsten Sinema introduced the Lower Health Insurance Deductibles Act (S.3439); the bill would grant insurance companies
Read moreCMS is taking aim at high insulin prices
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services is lining up drug makers and private insurers who manage Medicare drug benefits
Read moreNew Trump rules aim to fuel sharing of patient health records by smartphone
(By Casey Ross for STAT) President Trump’s top health care aides on Monday said they will finalize federal rules requiring
Read moreNew Mexico caps insulin prices at $25 per month
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed into law March 4 a bill
Read moreHumana takes the next step with a new value-based care model
The insurance giant Humana announced it is launching a new value-based care model to support providers in identifying and addressing
Read moreWalmart is testing out a new health center
Walmart is testing out a new health center in Calhoun, Georgia which is about 70 miles outside of Atlanta. For
Read moreCMS launches new payment model for emergency care: 5 things to know
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS has selected 205 participants for its new, five-year Emergency Triage, Treat and Transport Model.
Read moreMedicare exploring ways to enable reimbursement for telehealth Diabetes Prevention Programs
In response to a letter sent late last October by 19 senators, CMS officials are reportedly looking at allowing Medicare
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