Category: Healthcare Finance News

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.

HIMSSCast: C-Suite is concerned about inflation and affordability

Tina Wheeler is the U.S.

Northwell warns of tripledemic surge fueled by holiday gatherings

Northwell Health clinical experts are warning of a potential “tripledemic” surge as people gather to celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and the New Year.
 

HHS looks to increase healthcare ownership transparency

Prompted by President Biden’s Executive Order on promoting competition, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is releasing ownership data for all Medicare-certified hospitals. 

HHS increases Tamiflu access through Strategic National Stockpile

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, is making additional supply of Tamiflu available to jurisdictions to respond to an increased demand for the antiviral during this flu …

Most Americans don’t trust health plans to provide accurate care options

More than half of Americans, 62%, don’t trust their health plan when searching for care, according to a new consumer survey report conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Ribbon Health.

Pharmacies limit sale of certain children’s medications

Due to increased demand, pharmacies are limiting the sale of children’s fever and pain medications.
Walgreens said by statement, “Retailers nationwide are experiencing supplier fulfillment challenges due to increased demand of over-the-counter pediatri…