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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.
The group’s healthcare consult…
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.
Anthem collaborates with Epic to give providers more data-driven insights
Providers will be able to send prior authorizations through Epic instead of using phone or fax.
Supreme Court takes up Mississippi abortion challenge
The court is being asked to decide whether all pre-viability prohibitions on elective abortions are unconstitutional.
CDC issues new mask-wearing guidance as Yankee team members, Bill Maher, reportedly get infected
As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new guidance Thursday allowing fully vaccinated individuals to resume normal activities without wearing a mask, eight members of the New York Yankees and HBO “Real Time” host Bill Maher reporte…
Mayo Clinic and Kaiser Permanente invest in at-home acute level care
Mayo Clinic and Kaiser Permanente have invested in Medically Home Group, a Boston-based technology company that allows patients to receive acute level care and recovery services at home.
