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FTC sues data broker Kochava for selling data that could track clinic visits
Kochava called the lawsuit “frivolous” and said the FTC was operating under a “fundamental misunderstanding” of its data marketplace business.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Aug. 30, 2022 -
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Biden administration makes record-high investment in ACA navigators
The administration is pouring almost $100 million into organizations that help consumers navigate enrolling in Affordable Care Act plans in 2023.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Aug. 29, 2022 -
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TrendlineSurprise Billing
Federal legislation banning surprise bills has hit a barrage of roadblocks, complicating efforts to protect consumers from unexpected out-of-network charges.
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OpinionCongress finally eliminates Part D vaccine cost sharing: Medicare coverage is still broken
The Inflation Reduction Act leaves intact a peculiar split in Medicare vaccine coverage that discourages physicians from offering certain vaccines, argues former Moderna Vice President Richard Hughes.
By Richard Hughes • Aug. 26, 2022 -
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Molina, Elevance, Centene win big with Medicaid contracts in California
The managed care organizations already held Medicaid contracts with the state, but the overhaul in counties served is causing one payer to consider appealing the proposed contracts.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Updated Aug. 29, 2022 -
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Overturning of Roe v. WadeHHS tells governors it ‘won’t hesitate’ to tap DOJ for states violating EMTALA
The department urged state governors to request federal funding, including Medicaid funds, to expand abortion access, including for pregnant people traveling from states that restrict or prohibit abortion.
By Sydney Halleman • Aug. 26, 2022 -
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Overturning of Roe v. WadeJudge blocks part of Idaho law, allowing physicians to perform abortions in emergencies
The ruling sides with the Biden administration, delivering a partial win for the DOJ in its first legal challenge since the Supreme Court ruled to overturn the constitutional right to an abortion.
By Samantha Liss • Aug. 25, 2022 -
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Medicare Advantage lobby rebuts senator’s inquiry into ‘potentially deceptive’ marketing tactics
The Better Medicare Alliance is arguing that marketing materials for MA plans are already subject to “careful regulation” and adhere to a 53-page set of federal guidelines.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Aug. 24, 2022 -
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Moderna follows Pfizer in asking FDA to approve updated COVID shot
The companies are moving quickly to supply vaccines targeting currently circulating omicron variants in time for the Biden administration's planned fall vaccination campaign.
By Kristen Jensen • Aug. 24, 2022 -
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Texas judge blocks HHS guidance on emergency abortion care
The ruling, which sets back the Biden administration’s efforts to protect abortion access nationwide, comes just days before Texas’ trigger ban will go into effect, toughening abortion penalties in the state.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Aug. 24, 2022 -
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4 California healthcare organizations reach $71M False Claims settlement
The organizations allegedly pocketed Medicaid adult expansion program funds meant to be returned to the state, according to a DOJ release.
By Hailey Mensik • Aug. 23, 2022 -
15M Medicaid enrollees risk coverage loss when COVID-19 health emergency ends, HHS reports
A disproportionate number of those who stand to lose coverage are children and young adults, according to the agency.
By Susan Kelly • Aug. 23, 2022 -
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Fauci plans to step down in December
Anthony Fauci will leave his post as the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and as the president’s chief medical adviser.
By Samantha Liss • Aug. 22, 2022 -
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CMS aims to mandate state quality reporting for Medicaid, CHIP
The proposed rule would require states to report on quality measurements for the two growing programs for the first time.
By Susan Kelly • Aug. 22, 2022 -
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Biden admin adds 1.8M extra doses to monkeypox vaccine supply as New York urges more aid
Additional doses come amid rising demand, especially in hard-hit areas like New York where legislators are urging the Biden administration to invoke the Defense Production Act to produce more shots.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Aug. 19, 2022 -
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CDC, amid criticism for COVID-19 response, plans reorganization as public health threats grow
The shakeup includes the creation of new offices, staffing moves and steps to expedite data releases, CDC director Rochelle Walensky informed staff on Wednesday.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Aug. 18, 2022 -
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OpinionThe promise of payer transparency
A new price transparency rule lends itself to creating a more equitable, cost-effective market for medical coverage, Clarify Health chief analytics and privacy officer Niall Brennan argues.
By Niall Brennan • Aug. 17, 2022 -
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Payers, hospitals pleased as Biden signs sweeping health bill into law
The three-year continuation of enhanced subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans should help millions afford coverage and create some revenue stability for payers and hospitals in a tricky operational environment.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Aug. 17, 2022 -
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FTC tells states to avoid shielding hospital mergers from antitrust enforcement
A report released Monday compiles research that shows arrangements, called Certificates of Public Advantage, result in higher prices, lower quality of care and lower wage growth for employees.
By Samantha Liss • Aug. 16, 2022 -
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Pharma prepares to continue fight as drug pricing bill passes House
Analysts have highlighted ways in which drugmakers might seek to sidestep the law, which President Joe Biden is expected to sign Tuesday.
By Christopher Newman • Aug. 16, 2022 -
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Philips CEO Frans van Houten to step down in October amid recall woes; Jakobs named successor
The leadership change comes amid the company’s ongoing recall problems, including negotiations on a consent decree with the Department of Justice.
By Ricky Zipp • Aug. 16, 2022 -
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House passes bill extending ACA subsidies, allowing Medicare drug price negotiations
The bill, which passed on party lines in a 220-207 vote, will now head to President Joe Biden’s desk. He is expected to sign it into law this week.
By Sydney Halleman • Aug. 15, 2022 -
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CDC, HHS release environmental index as federal government ramps up climate oversight
The index analyzes cumulative environmental factors at the individual census tract-level so local public health officials “can identify and map areas most at risk for the health impacts of environmental burden,” the HHS said.
By Sydney Halleman • Aug. 11, 2022 -
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US takes step to expand monkeypox vaccine supply
The FDA authorized a new plan that could lead to a five-fold increase in available doses. European health officials may follow the agency's lead.
By Kristin Jensen • Aug. 10, 2022 -
Hospitals still fall short on price transparency, consumer group says
Hospitals pushed back on the Patient Rights Advocate report, which found that just 16% of hospitals were fully compliant with the price transparency law.
By Susan Kelly • Aug. 10, 2022 -
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HHS investing $60M to boost rural healthcare workforce
The latest funds build on $16 billion invested by the Biden administration to bolster rural healthcare last year, according to the HHS.
By Hailey Mensik • Aug. 9, 2022
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