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Court strikes down HHS rule allowing insurers to exclude copay assistance
A federal judge has struck down a Trump administration rule that allowed health insurers to exclude drug manufacturer copay assistance towards a beneficiary’s out-of-pocket costs.
Under the Trump rule, these “copay accumulator” policies meant patients …
Insurers tout Medicare Advantage benefits
Healthcare insurers have been rolling out their new Medicare Advantage offerings and are touting benefits that range from cost to ease of access, ahead of open enrollment starting October 15.
UnitedHealthcare, for example, will expand its coverage area…
Cigna will pay $172 million for allegedly overcharging Medicare Advantage
Health insurer Cigna has agreed to pay $172 million to resolve allegations that it padded its reimbursement by submitting false Medicare Advantage diagnostic codes.
The agreements resolve a False Claims Act lawsuit brought by a whistleblower and the fe…
Generational gaps emerge in telehealth satisfaction
Telehealth has undergone a transition from pandemic-era lifeline to convenient outlet for routine follow-ups, treatment of minor illnesses and mental health service. But along the way, a stark generation gap has emerged between Millennials and Baby Boo…
CMS implores states to keep children on Medicaid and CHIP
In a letter to state health officials late last week, the U.S.
AHA advocates for ‘sector-specific’ approach to AI
The American Hospital Association has said it supports a careful review of artificial intelligence regulations in healthcare, but favors a “sector-specific” approach such as has been applied to health-focused software applications.
ANA recognizes cannabis nursing as a specialty nursing practice
The American Nurses Association, which represents about 5 million nurses nationwide, has recognized cannabis nursing as a nursing specialty. Cannabis nursing is identified by the American Cannabis Nurses Association as a specialty nursing practice focu…
Job market strong for medical residents, but many would leave healthcare
The job market is strong for medical residents, with the majority (56%) in a new survey saying they received 100 or more job solicitations during their training. AMN Healthcare’s 2023 Survey of Final-Year Medical Residents showed that this is the highe…
Centene to lay off 3% of workforce in ‘rightsizing’ of cost structure
Health insurer Centene, based out of St. Louis, will be laying off about 2,000 employees, representing about 3% of its total workforce, with the affected workers set to receive severance packages and outplacement services upon the end of their employme…
Women pay $15.4 billion more out of pocket for medical expenses
Employed women have as much as $15.4 billion more a year than men in out-of-pocket healthcare expenses, despite largely buying the same health insurance products, according to new findings published this week by Deloitte.
