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CMS releases HHS risk adjustment data validation program final rule
Risk adjustment data validation ensures payment integrity and accuracy and it affects what plans are paid.
HHS will begin allocating Regeneron’s COVID-19 therapeutic this week
The treatment will be available at no cost to patients, although healthcare facilities may charge for the administration.
Provider groups pressure Congress to freeze incentive payment thresholds for advanced APMs
The letter warns that the new thresholds are too high and will force many clinicians to exit from APMs and revert back to fee-for-service.
Intermountain Healthcare, United Way and more partner to address social determinants of health in Utah
This partnership plans to develop scalable programs for addressing the social determinants of health throughout the state.
COVID-19 vaccine distribution will begin within 24 hours of an emergency use authorization
Two vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna have released efficacy data showing that each candidate is more than 90% effective.
Provider groups urge Trump to share COVID-19 information with Biden transition team
Many fear that a lack of cooperation between the two administrations could slow the rollout of vaccines and ultimately lead to more deaths.
CVS Pharmacy allows contactless payments with Venmo QR codes and PayPal
Contactless payment is now being used by nearly 80% of consumers worldwide for health and safety reasons.
Providence reports $214M in operating losses due to COVID-19-related expenses
A positive side for Providence is its expanded virtual care offerings that are expected to reach 1.4 million video visits by the end of the year.
Northwell Health adds real-time bed visibility technology in preparation for COVID-19 surge
Beth Israel Lahey Health to add Joslin Diabetes Center to its network
The agreement is a "natural evolution" of the decades-long relationship between Joslin and Beth Israel, the organizations say.
