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Over half of patients are not taking a drug due to cost, survey shows
Millennials in particular want a discussion with their provider and will choose their physician, based on the cost of drugs.
CarePoint hospitals require financial intervention, legislators say
New Jersey legislators told the governor they want CarePoint finances and transactions closely watched, in light of allegations of financial irregularities.
Forecasting the future of HL7 FHIR at HIMSS20
Coronavirus transmission has slowed, World Health Organization announces
WHO stopped short of calling the COVID-9 coronavirus a pandemic, saying much of its spread is still localized to China.
Healthcare spending is higher over 5 years, mostly due to a rise in prices, says new report
Between 2014 and 2018, per-person yearly spending, for those with employer-sponsored insurance, climbed 18.4%.
CMS develops specific billing code for coronavirus test
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide is more than 60,000, with the 15th known person infected in the United States.
Surprise billing legislation unanimously passes Ways and Means
Insurers should be required to maintain robust networks, or the trend towards out-of-network services will accelerate, physicians say.
When the health IT expert becomes the patient
The technology is there to make navigating the healthcare system easier for those with cognitive deficits caused by traumatic brain injury, says Laura Jantos.
President Trump’s budget cuts target Medicaid, Medicare
Blueprint includes cuts for care in hospital outpatient departments, teaching hospitals and post-acute care providers, AHA says.
House committees release surprise billing legislation
