This builds on United Surgical Partners’ International position as a leading ambulatory surgery platform, Tenet says.
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Consolidation fuels a 23% drop in Medicare Part D plans in 2022
Eight out of 10 enrollees in 2022 are projected to be in PDPs operated by just four firms, the numbers show.
Eleven states file lawsuit over vaccine mandate for private businesses
On Friday, the states of Missouri, Montana, Arizona and Nebraska co-led an 11-state coalition in filing a lawsuit against President Joe Biden and his administration to halt the COVID-19 vaccine mandate on private employers with more than 100 employees….
UnitedHealth Group and Change Healthcare amend merger timeline
UnitedHealth Group and Change Healthcare have amended the timing of their $13 billion merger agreement, according to Change’s November 3 earnings statement.
House approves infrastructure bill with vote on larger Build Back Better Act slated for later this month
The House late Friday passed a $1 trillion infrastructure bill, leaving a vote on President Biden’s larger social and climate package until centrists in the Democratic party get estimates on its full cost.
Senate bill would make telehealth reimbursement permanent for certain services
A bipartisan group of senators have introduced a bill to make telehealth reimbursement permanent for certain services such as those provided by physical therapists, audiologists, occupational therapists and speech language pathologists.
Medicare beneficiaries are more concerned about doctor networks than paying premiums
Medicare beneficiaries would like to see the government move to lower the cost of prescription drugs through negotiation with pharmaceutical companies, as well as get expanded coverage for include dental, vision and hearing benefits.
ACA coverage growing less affordable for middle class families and near elderly
Study warns that without the expanded tax credits, families could face the entire cost of premiums.
Healthcare workers must be fully vaccinated by January 4
Healthcare staff members who work in facilities that take Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement will be required by the Biden Administration to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
COVID-19 vaccines for children 5-11 must be covered without cost sharing, CMS says
Coverage for the COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11 is available without cost-sharing under Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program, and in the commercial market, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said on Wedne…
