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Judge rules in favor of HHS in health plan lawsuit on Medicare Advantage star rating calculations
The health plans contend they lost their ability to improve their star ratings due to the CMS interim final rule.
DOC bill would permanently fund physician training to serve high need areas
Physician shortages in primary care, which were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, would get a boost from a new bill called the Doctors of Community Act.
Cost-sharing waivers for COVID-19 patients had substantial financial impact
Insurers should be mandated to continue to waive inpatient out-of-pocket costs, report says.
CEO Coalition readies to take action to support hospital staff
A Declaration of Principles includes psychological and emotional wellbeing, justice and physical safety, says UCLA Hospital System CEO Johnese Spisso.
CMS proposes delaying drugmaker rule days after PhRMA sues
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has proposed to delay a rule requiring drugmakers to report their multiple best prices, including discounts offered to consumers, under Medicaid’s drug rebate program.
Intermountain and MDClone pairing saves money as both patients and populations are better understood
Two years ago, Intermountain started a venture fund to invest in companies that met its mission.
Chiquita Brooks-LaSure confirmed to lead Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Providers and others applaud Brooks-LaSure’s work on the ACA and her advocacy on health equity issues and for the underserved.
Eli Lilly files motion to prevent giving 340B drug discounts to contract pharmacies
Lilly continues to offer 100% of 340B discounts to covered entities but will not provide discounts to contract pharmacies, it says.
Inpatient unit consolidation saves hospitals money
Health systems traditionally manage financial challenges through volume and cost control. When that isn’t enough, executives may want to consider consolidation of inpatient units, according to the Berkeley Research Group.
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Amazon unveils new mental health benefit for U.S. employees and their families
Another former Haven partner, JPMorgan Chase, today announced Morgan Health for employer-sponsored healthcare.
