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AHIP wants more time for insurers to implement the interim final rule on surprise billing
AHIP is concerned about the timeline for an interim final rule on surprise billing and has asked the Department of Health and Human Services and other agencies for safe harbor for insurers to implement provisions in the rule through 2023, rather than t…
COVID-19 increased the number of healthcare-acquired infections
Central line infections increased by at least 46%, compared to 2019.
HHS establishes first-of-its-kind Office of Climate Change and Health Equity
Coinciding with Hurricane Ida hitting the Gulf Coast and on the 16th anniversary when Hurricane Katrina ravaged Louisiana, the Department of Health and Human Services has tied global warming to a health and equity issue and formed the new Office of Cli…
How to create the hospital of the future based on lessons of the past
Northwell Health CEO Michael Dowling talks about the hospital of the future during HIMSS21 Digital.
Bright HealthCare expands to 42 new markets
It has expanded its product portfolio in states where it already does business, including Florida, California, Colorado and North Carolina.
Health plan Medica to invest in Dean Health Plan for value-based relationship
Dean Health Plan is a subsidiary of Catholic not-for-profit integrated health system SSM Health.
COVID-19 booster shots will be available starting September 20
The boosters are subject to FDA review and the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices issuing a recommendation.
Biden administration invests over $19 million to expand telehealth in rural communities
The Biden administration is investing more than $19 million to strengthen telehealth services in rural and underserved communities.
These investments are being distributed to 36 award recipients through the Health Resources and Services Administration …
UnitedHealth loses Medicare Advantage overpayment argument on appeal
UnitedHealthcare has lost its argument over Medicare Advantage overpayments.
On Aug. 13, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ruled against UnitedHealthcare and remanded the case back to the lower court with the instructions …
American Academy of Family Physicians urges FDA to approve EUA for vaccines for young children
The American Academy of Family Physicians is urging the Food and Drug Administration to consider emergency use authorization of COVID-19 vaccines for children under the age of 12.
Currently, vaccines are available for children ages 12 and older.
