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HHS invests nearly $15 million in rural areas to combat stimulant use
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration, is investing close to $15 million in 29 organizations in rural communities to address psychostimulant misuse and related overdose deaths.
FTC is scrutinizing the practices of the six largest pharmacy benefit managers
The Federal Trade Commission is requiring the six largest pharmacy benefit managers to provide information and records regarding their business practices.
Hospitals to experience financial strain over the next decade, report says
Hospitals will experience a slowing of inpatient admissions but an increase in the length of adult inpatient stays, the latter being fueled in part by long COVID-19 and a rise in chronic conditions, according to a new report from Vizient and its subsid…
Cleveland Clinic’s virtual second opinion program saves $65 million annually
The Cleveland Clinic’s virtual second opinions program has led to avoidable costs for misdiagnosis of about $65 million annually.
This is an estimated $65 million saved per 100,000 health plan members, said Frank McGillin, CEO of The Clinic by Clevelan…
FTC sues to block merger between HCA Healthcare and Steward Health Care System
Calling the health systems rival competitors in Utah, the Federal Trade Commission has brought an administrative complaint and a lawsuit in federal court to block the proposed merger between HCA Healthcare and Steward Health Care System.
The agency sa…
There’s broad-based support to stop telehealth cliff
There is broad-based and bipartisan support for continuing telehealth flexibilities allowed during the pandemic, but so far Congressional action has been limited.
Several bills have been introduced in both the House and Senate.
One garnering widespread…
Gunman kills four at Saint Francis Hospital clinic in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Five people are dead, including the gunman, in a shooting that took place at an orthopedic clinic on the campus of Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma, according to numerous reports.
Two orthopedic surgeons, a medical office staffer and a patien…
HHS creates Office of Environmental Justice
The Department of Health and Human Services has announced it is establishing an Office of Environmental Justice to help protect the health of disadvantaged communities and vulnerable populations on the frontlines of pollution and other environmental he…
Hospital margins affected by urgent care, PCPs, telemedicine competition
More than two years after being on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitals and health systems continue to struggle financially due to its effects, according to Kaufman Hall’s National Hospital Flash Report.
HHS announces projected Part B premium price drop due to Aduhelm pricing
Medicare beneficiaries are expected to see lower Part B premiums in 2023 due to the lower price of Alzheimer’s drug, Aduholm.
Today, Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said 2002 Medicare Part B premiums should be adjusted …
