This week, health insurers committed to supporting a new effort to promote health equity by removing barriers to vaccinations for 2 million Americans most at risk of COVID-19, adhering to the philosophy that every American deserves access to safe, effe…
Estimations show that between now and March 20, 7% of U.S. counties will experience “significant strains” on their hospital workforces.
Doctors who work for hospital outpatient facilities get much higher payments for their services from Medicare than doctors who practice independently, according to a new study.
The research, based on Medicare claims data from 2010-2016, found that the …
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced additional Biden Administration appointments, including the naming of Elizabeth Fowler to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation as director and deputy administrator.
As head…
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During the first two weeks of the special enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act, more than 200,000 people signed up for coverage.
The special enrollment began on February 15 and will end on May 15.
Humana and the University of Houston have announced the launch of a Value-based Care Specialization online program to support providers, academia and other business and industry professionals — as well as the public — in learning about the fundamenta…
By acquiring Atrius, Optum is expanding its footprint in Massachusetts as it works towards growing its physician network.
In contrast to cuts made during the Trump Administration, the Biden Administration is increasing funding for the Navigator program to help consumers enroll in the Affordable Care Act during the special enrollment period.
In an effort to shift the foundation of healthcare reimbursement, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is making a push for a larger percentage of reimbursements to be tied to value-based care contracts. Anesthesiology will be at or near the …
