Physician Reimbursement

CMS to Cut Medicare Payment Rates, FDA Approves OTC Birth Control

July 18, 2023 - In healthcare policy news this week, the Opill, a progestin-only daily birth control pill, will be available without a prescription in early 2024. Meanwhile, CMS plans to cut payment rates for some specialty physician roles next year in a move that has angered provider organizations. NYC Improves HIE Capabilities with Vendor Partner New York City...

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Strategies to Mitigate the Rising Tide of Self-Medication in the US

by Anuja Vaidya

The stress, anxiety, and isolation that come with living through an ongoing pandemic has taken its toll on the mental health of Americans, resulting in a dual healthcare crisis. To cope, a staggering...

Cigna to Reward Vaccine Recipients; Intermountain Makes Health Equity a Priority

by Kyle Murphy, PhD

Welcome to Tuesday’s roundup of recent provider, payer, and pharmaceutical news. Cigna Incentivizing COVID-19 Vaccinations Cigna announced that it will offer financial rewards to employees who...

Increased Funding for Special Enrollment Period; CMS Recoups Payments, Delays Value-Based Care

by Emily Sokol, MPH

HHS promotes additional spending to advertise the Special Enrollment Period and make members aware of low-cost premium plans. And CMS begins recouping payments to providers, delays payments pending...

Independent Docs on the Losing End of Reimbursement; Investment Key to Patient Experience Efforts

by Kyle Murphy, PhD

The tide appears to be turning on the coronavirus pandemic, with vaccinations outpacing new cases of the disease. With the light at the end of the tunnel now visible, attention is focused on navigating...

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