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HHS Secretary Alex Azar declares coronavirus a public health emergency

Beginning at 5 p.m., EST on Sunday, February 2, the U.S. will implement temporary measures to contain the virus.

HHS Secretary Alex Azar declares coronavirus a public health emergency

Beginning at 5 p.m., EST on Sunday, February 2, the U.S. will implement temporary measures to contain the virus.

Geography shapes health and wellness habits, survey shows

Miamians are the most health-conscious while Minnesotans are the least of people in 18 cities surveyed.

AHIP speaks out against proposed Transparency in Coverage rule

To require the public disclosure of privately negotiated rates exceeds legal authority, AHIP says.

AHIP speaks out against proposed Transparency in Coverage rule

To require the public disclosure of privately negotiated rates exceeds legal authority, AHIP says.

WHO declares global health emergency over coronavirus spread

The U.S. has its first case of infection by human-to-human contact, CDC has confirmed.

CMS releases Hospital Compare Star Ratings

The ratings are based on methodology that is flawed, according to America’s Essential Hospitals.

Cost prevents access to care, even for insured, JAMA study finds

The proportion unable to see a physician owing to cost increased by 2.7% overall; by 5.9% among the uninsured and 3.6% among the insured.

Payer payment integrity audits are a financial burden to providers

Study finds 8% of providers are spending upwards of $1 million dealing with post-payment audits each year.

HHS Secretary Alex Azar: No public health emergency declared in U.S. for coronavirus

Five patients have been identified in this country, with all having traveled from Wuhan, China, where the disease originated.