House launches rural healthcare task force
(By Emily Rappleye for Becker’s Hospital Review) The House Ways and Means Committee on July 16 formed a healthcare task force for
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Medicare proposal would cover acupuncture to treat lower back pain for patients in studies
(By Andrew Joseph for STAT) WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Monday proposed a plan to cover acupuncture for Medicare
Read moreClover Health launches drug company
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medicare Advantage insurer Clover Health is launching a subsidiary that will develop medications for elderly
Read moreUsing Obamacare Authority, Trump Aims To Shift Dialysis Care To Patients’ Homes
(By Phil Galewitz for Kaiser Health News) President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a bold plan to improve care to
Read moreHow expanded HRA rules could affect large employers
According to health care and labor lawyers at Foley Hoag, LLP, state big employers that use the new individual coverage
Read moreWith Rural Health Care Stretched Thin, More Patients Turn To Telehealth
(By Patti Neighmond for NPR) Telehealth turned Jill Hill’s life around. The 63-year-old lives on the edge of rural Grass
Read moreThe government is looking into alternative treatments in response to the opioid crisis
Medicare is considering whether to start covering acupuncture treatments as an alternative to additive pain medications. To provide “more evidence-based
Read moreBCBS of Michigan creates new Medicare business
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan will launch a new company to sell
Read moreMedicare Advantage plans to expand services next year
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a new rule, goes into effect next year, that will allow
Read moreDirect provider contracting is coming to Medicare
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced forthcoming direct provider contracting (DPC) models as part of the
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