HHS is busy dispersing funds for pediatric mental health and COVID-19 testing for uninsured patients while under fire DGME payments. CMS gets a new administrator, delays final ruling after public...
Happy Tuesday. With the weekend comes Memorial Day and the relaxation of many COVID-19 restrictions.
Google Set to Bring Artificial Intelligence to Dermatology
Google debuted a dermatology tool...
As HHS continues to make American Rescue Plan funding available, their efforts signal an emphasis on vulnerable populations and communities. Meanwhile, lawmakers urge HHS to extend Provider Relief Fund...
The Biden Administration announces additional funding for vaccination efforts as local vaccination campaigns are slated to push the United States to herd immunity. And HHS announces over one million...
Hoping those April showers have brought some May flowers. Here are the top stories healthcare executives need to know about this week.
Biden backs waiver of COVID-19 vaccine intellectual property
The...
As part of the pandemic response, the Biden administration is working to knock down barriers to receiving COVID-19 vaccines—eliminating financial barriers and expanding access. All the while, CMS...
May the fourth be with you. Welcome to Tuesday’s roundup of the latest healthcare news.
Humana Enlists in Traditional Medicare Value-Based Care Program
Humana has announced that it will be...
Due in large part to the coronavirus pandemic, the past year has seen incredible advances in telehealth access and coverage. But much of that progress could be nullified if federal and state lawmakers...
Happy Thursday. The weekend is fast approaching and with it the Kentucky Derby.
CMS Proposes Payment Increase to Boost Rural Health
CMS is proposing to increase Medicare hospital inpatient rates by...
The FDA remains busy as Johnson & Johnson vaccine review ends and cancer drug approval discussions commence. Meanwhile, HHS allocates funding to medically underserved health centers to improve...
For Sudhir Rao, MD, medical director at Pain and Spine Specialists of Maryland, coronavirus-era telehealth services opened up a new avenue for collaborative care and effective follow-up.
When the...
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...
HHS announced funding to support community-based organizations in their battle against COVID-19 and proposed changes to Title X to promote more equitable care delivery. Meanwhile, CMS delays...
Providers Missing Out on RCM Automation
According to a new survey, about one-third of hospitals and health systems do not use revenue cycle automation. The survey commissioned by AKASA was conducted...
In an effort to deliver more equitable care, states can now expand Medicaid coverage for women postpartum. And CMS proposes increased payments to skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and inpatient...
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...
As the vaccine rollout moves forward for American adults and older teens, new research shows that the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine is safe and effective for younger teens. AHA is pushing back against a move...
President Biden exceeded his goal to deliver 100 million COVID-19 vaccines during his first 100 days in office, delivering 100 million vaccines in 58 days. Now, his administration is pushing to further...
The pandemic has taught the healthcare industry a considerable deal about patient engagement, but it has also shown that too much of a good thing can turn patients away. While surprise billing was all...
The transition of power to the Biden Administration is heralding in a number of changes, including hope for value-based care programming and ACOs, renewed attention to the ACA, and a focus on...
