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.
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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…
Final rule ups financial penalties to hospitals that ignore price transparency regulation
Providers speak out against 340B drug pricing cuts of nearly 30%.
Physician fee schedule final rule opens up telehealth access
AMA want Congress to avert physician payment cuts it says will amount to 9.75% for 2022.
Home health gets pay boost in rule stressing value over volume
Behavioral adjustment decreases result in a 4.36% payment cut to home health, says Partnership for Quality Home Healthcare.
Record low premiums and a stable uninsured rate mark open enrollment season
Safety net coverage worked as people lost their jobs and health insurance through their employers due to COVID-19, HHS says.
