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Telehealth
House Committee Vote Gives Hope to Extending Telehealth, Hospital at Home Waivers
The House Ways and Means Committee has approved a bill that would extend CMS pandemic-era telehealth waivers another two years...
Payer
The First of Many Firsts: The New CMS Innovation in Behavioral Health Model
Specialty behavioral health practices will be incentivized to coordinate comprehensive health.
CFO
Baptist Health System Inc. to Pay $1.5M to Settle False Claims Allegations
The Jacksonville, Florida-based health system self-disclosed the improper discounts to encourage patient referrals.
Pharma
'Skinny Label' Generics Saved Medicare $14.6B
The program has demonstrated savings but legal challenges threaten its future.
Revenue Cycle
Hospitals Push Back on CMS' 'Inadequate' 2.6% Rate Increase Proposal
The proposed 2.6% payment increase is the lowest rate increase proposed since 2019.
Telehealth
Congress Likely to Kick the Can on COVID-Era Telehealth Policies
Federal lawmakers face a year-end deadline to solidify or scuttle COVID-era payment changes for telehealth services.
Payer
After Public Push, CMS Curbs Health Insurance Agents' Access to Consumer SSNs
The access to policyholders' personal information was one of the problems cited by KFF Health News.
Payer
Biden Is Right About $35 Insulin Cap but Exaggerates Prior Costs for Medicare Enrollees
Insulin for Medicare beneficiaries 'was costing 400 bucks a month on average. It now costs $35 a month.' ? President...
Payer
Infographic: 5 Key Facts About The Uninsured Population
The affordability of health coverage is often a barrier for many.
Payer
New Report Targets Payer Pain Points for Digital Therapeutics Integration
The Digital Therapeutics Alliance is helping outline integrated digital product workflows that identify gaps for payers, clinicians, and patients.
Payer
Medicare Advantage Is Still Going Strong
A new report shows strong potential for the Medicare Advantage market.
Payer
How Independence Blue Cross Combines CAHPS, Age-Friendly Models and Benefits Navigation For Caregiver Support
The payer?s partnership with Carallel addresses multiple industry pressures.