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ACA marketplace premiums poised to jump
Health insurers' preliminary filings with state regulators point to a 10% median bump in rates for enrollees in 2023, a Kaiser Family Foundation analysis found.
By Susan Kelly • July 19, 2022 -
Lawmakers urge HHS to fine drugmakers restricting 340B drug discounts
Currently, 18 drug manufacturers are limiting discounts dispensed through pharmacies that contract with 340B providers, according to a letter from bipartisan House members to HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • July 18, 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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HHS ramps up monkeypox vaccine supply as outbreak spreads
The effort to scale up vaccine distribution comes amid concerns about supply constraints with case numbers projected to increase.
By Susan Kelly • July 18, 2022 -
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Academic health center pays $875K fine in data breach
HHS cited Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services for multiple HIPAA violations, including failure to disclose in a timely manner that patient data had been compromised.
By Susan Kelly • July 18, 2022 -
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Regulators propose outpatient pay increase, but hospitals say it's not enough
"A much higher update is warranted," the American Hospital Association said in a statement citing increased inflation.
By Samantha Liss • July 18, 2022 -
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Overturning of Roe v. WadeTexas sues HHS over emergency abortion guidance
The suit, filed in federal court, names HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra as its lead defendant and accuses the Biden administration of using federal law to “transform every emergency room in the country into a walk-in abortion clinic.”
By Sydney Halleman • July 15, 2022 -
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OpinionAs Congress, Biden administration squabble over COVID-19 funds, an ongoing pandemic response posture strains public health
Congress and the administration are at odds on the need to purchase more vaccines and therapeutics while the public health workforce is beleaguered, former Moderna VP Richard Hughes argues.
By Richard Hughes • July 14, 2022 -
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Overturning of Roe v. WadeProviders fear penalties in states with abortion bans following Roe's fall
Lawmakers and physicians discussed provider concerns surrounding penalties for performing emergency abortions in states with laws criminalizing the procedure during a Wednesday hearing.
By Hailey Mensik • July 14, 2022 -
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New York files False Claims Act case against Fresenius in whistleblower suit
The state of New York has formally joined a lawsuit against the major dialysis provider that alleges Fresenius performed thousands of medically unnecessary vascular procedures on kidney disease patients.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • July 13, 2022 -
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FDA clears Novavax's COVID-19 vaccine as 4th option in US
The regulator’s decision comes more than a year after the main part of the principal trial was completed, raising questions about the shot’s effectiveness against omicron.
By Jonathan Gardner • Updated July 13, 2022 -
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Antibiotic-resistant infections rose in hospitals during pandemic, CDC data shows
Nearly 30,000 people died from infections associated with healthcare settings in the first year of the pandemic and about 40% were infected during a hospital stay, according to the CDC.
By Hailey Mensik • July 12, 2022 -
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Overturning of Roe v. WadeDoctors must provide abortions in emergencies, regardless of state law, HHS says
HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra sent a letter to providers Monday that said federal law "protects" clinical judgment providers may take in treating pregnant patients.
By Samantha Liss • July 12, 2022 -
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Overturning of Roe v. WadeTracking state abortion bans in the US
Abortion is legal in Wyoming after the state’s Supreme Court stuck down two near-total abortion bans on Tuesday.
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Overturning of Roe v. WadeHouse oversight committee launches investigation into reproductive health data collection
The committee sent letters to five data broker companies and five personal health apps requesting information on how they store and share user data.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • July 11, 2022 -
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Overturning of Roe v. WadeBiden says White House looking into public health emergency for abortion access
The president has said repeatedly that the best way to preserve abortion access is for Congress to codify Roe v. Wade into law.
By Shannon Muchmore • July 11, 2022 -
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California to manufacture its own insulin, Newsom says
Saying the medicine’s high cost “epitomizes market failures,” California’s governor announced a $100 million budget to create a production facility and develop affordable insulin products.
By Susan Kelly • July 11, 2022 -
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Surprise Billing1 in 5 Americans report still receiving surprise medical bills after federal ban
A Morning Consult survey highlights weakness in the surprise billing law, which does not protect consumers from balance bills related to labs and blood work in all instances.
By Samantha Liss • July 11, 2022 -
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CMS proposed payment rule includes major updates for ACOs
Changes to the Medicare Shared Savings Program would give some accountable care organizations more time to ramp up to performance-based risk and updated quality reporting.
By Shannon Muchmore • July 8, 2022 -
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Overturning of Roe v. WadeBiden to sign executive order aimed at protecting abortion access
The order asks HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra to submit a report within 30 days outlining additional steps the administration can take to legally protect abortion providers and patient access to other reproductive services.
By Sydney Halleman • July 8, 2022 -
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CMS finds 'troubling' implicit bias in 3 payment models
CMMI has taken initial actions to address existing bias, and has started developing a guide to screen and mitigate it in various models, according to a new article in Health Affairs.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • July 8, 2022 -
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Overturning of Roe v. WadeLawmakers amplify calls for federal agencies to increase data privacy after Dobbs decision
Seventy-two Democratic members of Congress want the FTC to use its full power to guard patients from data brokers collecting and selling data that could be used to prosecute pregnancy-related crimes.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • July 7, 2022 -
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Major payment vendor data breach, North Korean threat raise ransomware concerns for hospitals
A recently disclosed ransomware attack could have exposed patient data from more than 650 healthcare providers.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • July 7, 2022 -
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'Phantom' provider lists limit Medicaid mental healthcare access, study finds
The Health Affairs research showed that inaccurate provider directories may create a barrier to treatment for a population that needs it most.
By Susan Kelly • July 6, 2022 -
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Feds brokered record $5B in healthcare fraud cases last year
Cases ranged from improper psychiatric treatment to providing false Medicare claims and illegal kickback schemes.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • July 6, 2022 -
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To aid rural hospitals, CMS proposes rule for new provider type
The rural emergency hospital designation is expected to help prevent facility closures and maintain access to crucial healthcare services.
By Susan Kelly • July 5, 2022
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