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FDA rejects petitions on use of abortion pill mifepristone
The Food and Drug Administration has rejected two petitions on the use of the abortion pill mifepristone.
CMS releases new Medicaid guidance for states to tackle unmet social needs
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released new guidance for states to address health-related social needs for Medicaid beneficiaries.
This is being done through the use of “in lieu of services and settings” in Medicaid managed care.
Amazon’s $3.9 billion acquisition of One Medical moves a step forward
Amazon has cleared a hurdle in acquiring primary care company One Medical by getting approval from the Oregon Health Authority.
On December 28, the Health Care Market Oversight program of the OHA approved the transaction, with conditions. Approval was …
Congressional report: FDA broke own protocols in approving Aduhelm
A staff report by two House committees points to alleged irregularities in the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of the Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm.
HHS issues proposed rule on religious nondiscrimination to partially rescind Trump-era rule
The Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights has announced a proposed rule, titled “Safeguarding the Rights of Conscience as Protected by Federal Statutes.”
Hospitals face direct competition from the ‘retailization’ of healthcare
VillageMD’s recent $8.9 billion acquisition of Summit Health-CityMD is the latest chapter in the retailization of healthcare, according to Paul Schuhmacher, a managing director in the healthcare practice of consulting firm AArete.
As variants spread, CMS sends reminder that COVID-19 vaccines are covered without cost-sharing
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is reminding insurers that coverage is available without cost-sharing for the updated COVID-19 vaccines.
Regardless of what coverage, or lack of coverage, COVID-19 vaccines are free to anyone who wants one…
Hospitals get omnibus wins in extension of telehealth and hospital at home programs
The extension of telehealth and hospital-at-home programs beyond the end of the public health emergency are two big wins out of the $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill that President Biden signed into law Friday.
The legislation extends waivers for bot…
ACA enrollment increases 18% over last year, fueled by Inflation Reduction Act tax credits
Affordable Care Act marketplace enrollment continues to outpace previous years, with nearly 11.5 million people selecting a health plan nationwide as of December 15, the deadline for coverage starting January 1, 2023, according to the Department of Hea…
Omnibus spending bill gives states a heads-up on Medicaid coverage
Among the many health provisions of the $1.7 trillion omnibus spending package that passed on Friday and was signed into law by President Biden, is a long-awaited plan for Medicaid coverage determinations.
