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Cap on insulin costs would benefit patients in individual, small group plans
There are several legislative proposals in Congress, some stalled and some nascent, that would propose a $35 per-month cap on what insured Americans would pay out-of-pocket for insulin – and this cap in costs would benefit about 25% of those on individ…
Appeals court overturns ruling on behavioral health coverage for UnitedHealth Group
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit recently sided with United Behavioral Health in a decision reversing a lower court ruling ordering the UnitedHealth Group subsidiary to reprocess thousands of claims for mental health coverage.
In 2019, pla…
American Hospital Association urges attorney general to address violence against healthcare workers
The American Hospital Association has expressed concerns about violence against healthcare workers, telling U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland in a letter this week that the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the issue.
Enrollment climbs as ACA hits 12-year mark
During the first 12 months of President Joe Biden’s administration, close to 6 million new consumers signed up for coverage through the federal marketplace during the open and special enrollment periods, according to new data published by the Centers f…
More than 4 in 10 family physicians faced a malpractice lawsuit in 2021
Slightly more than 40% of family physicians were named in a malpractice lawsuit in 2021, and while that number is significant, it’s an eight percentage-point decrease from two years prior, according to new data published by Medscape.
Cedars-Sinai develops AI tool to better predict heart attacks
Los Angeles-based Cedars Sinai investigators have developed an artificial intelligence technology that’s expected to make it easier to predict whether a person will have a heart attack, the system said this week.
Moderna seeks FDA authorization for COVID-19 vaccines for children younger than 6
Moderna said it’s planning to submit a request to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to authorize a low-dose COVID-19 vaccine for children under 6 years old, part of a push to inoculate the 18 million American children under 5 who are not yet eligib…
Telehealth critical for Medicare beneficiaries in pandemic’s first year
Telehealth was a critical lifeline for people in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, though this was especially true for Medicare beneficiaries, with more than 28 million beneficiaries using virtual health services during the first year of the pub…
Telehealth will endure, but providers are managing expectations
Telehealth technology has been cited for its convenience, especially when usage skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic, but there are also frustrations, according to recently released UnitedHealth Group research.
HHS puts $44M toward mental health for those with HIV/AIDS
The Department of Health and Human Services is establishing a number of grant programs, encompassing $43.7 million worth of funding, that are intended to strengthen mental health and substance use services for those with HIV and AIDS.
