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Elizabeth Richter named interim head of CMS as Biden transitions to new era
Healthcare workers’ capacity for change key in fighting COVID-19-related burnout
Work environments and job demands have a significant effect on the health and well-being of frontline care workers.
HHS pushes back CARES reporting timeline, updates guidance
HHS is encouraging all relief fund recipients that have received aggregate payments exceeding $10,000 to establish a reporting account.
CMS touts falling premiums in announcing Medicare Advantage and Part D rates
This earlier release of the rate announcement will help MA and Part D plans better plan for 2022 plan costs, CMS says.
Business has a role to play in increasing healthcare quality and access, says Surgeon General report
Combination of drugs found to be effective in reducing COVID-19 recovery time
There was also a difference in patient survival. The 28-day death rate was almost 3% lower in the combination therapy group.
CMS issues changes to Medicare Advantage and Part D meant to improve coverage, access
The changes are effective in 2022 and may lower enrollee cost sharing on the most expensive prescription drugs, CMS said.
CMS finalizes changes to marketplace, payment notice for 2022
Goals include reducing consumer costs, accelerating innovation and clarifying program requirements.
HHS, Operation Warp Speed tout benefits of monoclonal antibody therapeutics for COVID-19
HHS said greater understanding of the uses and potential benefits of these treatments is needed among health systems.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas enters provider partnership to improve health outcomes
With the new network, a provider will be able to search their community for resources and then refer patients directly.
