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Finance
HHS Announces CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid Will Offer HIV Medication for Free
Qualified patients will receive free PrEP medication no later than March 30, 2020, the agency announced.
Strategy
President Trump Promises Drug Importation Plan Soon
The president tweeted that he and HHS Secretary Alex Azar will release a plan to allow states to import prescription...
Clinical Care
Federal Judge Vacates 'Conscience Rule'
Trump administration's healthcare agenda delivered another setback in court.
Finance
URMC Pays $3M to Settle HIPAA Breaches
The failure to encrypt mobile devices results in a hefty settlement.
Finance
HealthCare.gov Premiums For 'Benchmark' Silver Plan to Fall 4% in 2020
However, HHS says health insurance remains largely unaffordable to non-subsidized consumers.
Strategy
Ahead of 'Sabotage' Hearing, House Democrat Threatens to Subpoena Azar, Verma
The committee chairman accuses the administration of withholding analyses that show its healthcare policies are expected to result in higher...
Strategy
Appellate Judges Seem Skeptical of Medicaid Work Requirements
During oral arguments, multiple judges said repeatedly that the government's arguments appear to go beyond the law.
Finance
HHS Deputy Secretary Hargan: Stark Law Rule Will Provide 'Flexibility' to Hospitals
Days after the proposed rule was released, Deputy Secretary Eric Hargan discussed what the policy will mean for provider organizations.
Drumbeat Builds For A Peace Corps Of Caregivers
HHS is taking steps to establish a National Volunteer Care Corps.
Innovation
Early Reviews Positive for Proposed Stark Law, Anti-kickback Revamps
While still reading the fine print, stakeholders say they're pleased that CMS has taken steps to update the 30-year-old laws.
Finance
HHS Delivers Long-Awaited Stark Law Regulatory Overhaul
The two proposed rules from HHS OIG and CMS aim to make it easier to provide value-based care without running...
Medicare Fraudsters Now Tap Telemedicine In Medical Equipment Scams
Fraudsters enlist health professionals to contact people they've never met by telephone or video chat under the guise of a...