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Supreme Court will hear challenge to Trump Administration’s ‘public charge’ rule
On Monday the Supreme Court announced it would take up a case challenging a Trump-era rule that makes it more difficult for immigrants to achieve legal status if they use public benefits such as Medicaid or food stamps. The case was brought by state an…
U.S. hospitals and health systems face a long road to recovery
The first month of the new year proved challenging for hospitals and health systems nationwide as the effects of the pandemic continued to push margins, volumes and outpatient revenues below the performance of the prior year, according to the February …
Combined vaccination and physical distancing are enough to prevent future COVID-19 surges
A combination of robust vaccination programs and strict physical distancing rules could avoid recurring peaks of COVID-19 without the need to rely on stay-at-home restrictions, according to a new study by epidemiologists and demographers from WorldPop …
As insurers end grace period for COVID-19 hospital costs, out-of-pocket costs may rise
Nearly 1.7 million times in the past year, Americans have checked into hospitals to get treated for severe cases of COVID-19. And for the most part, that care hasn’t cost them anything, the authors of a new study write, thanks to insurance companies an…
Universal coverage of long-term care for older Americans may stabilize provider revenues
The COVID-19 pandemic’s heavy toll on older Americans highlights the need to strengthen the nation’s safety net for people in need of long-term services and support, an Oregon Health and Science University researcher and co-authors argue in a new repor…
Humana launches Care Support pilot to help Medicare Advantage members manage chronic conditions
Humana has launched a pilot called Humana Care Support, formerly known as the Enterprise Clinical Operating Model, for a select group of Medicare Advantage members.
Care Support is customized, integrated and coordinated care management services. The ca…
