Category: Healthcare Finance News

Children’s Hospital & Medical Center in Nebraska pays $80,000 to settle HIPAA complaint

Children’s Hospital & Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska is paying $80,000 to settle a potential violation of the HIPAA privacy law on a complaint that the hospital did not provide timely access to all of the medical records requested.

Employees increasingly see mental health benefits as essential, but their bosses lag behind

A commissioned survey from Modern Health and Forrester Research shows a disconnect in perceptions of offerings.

CMS repeals rule allowing coverage of breakthrough technologies for Medicare patients

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is repealing a final rule issued in January that would have covered breakthrough technology in Medicare.
The rule that would have allowed access to Food and Drug Administration-designated and -approved tec…

Blue Shield of California ups stakes in retail care in new collaboration with Walgreens

Retail pharmacies are increasingly becoming a one-stop-shop for consumers’ health and wellness needs.
 

HHS issues $25.5B in COVID-19 relief funding aimed at rural, small providers

Applications for the relief distributions open up on September 29. 
 

HHS issues $25.5B in COVID-19 relief funding aimed at rural, small providers

Applications for the relief distributions open up on September 29. 
 

Certain insurers required to disclose payment to agents or brokers under proposed rule

Surprise bills due to out-of-network air ambulance services would be banned and out-of-pocket costs limited.

Linking U.S. prescription drug prices to those paid in other nations could cut costs in half

High prescription drug prices have important implications for the American healthcare system, driving up overall costs.

Premier, others urge HHS to move forward on alternative payment models to achieve equity

The organizations recommended HHS build in flexibilities and payment for APM participants to strengthen their focus on addressing inequities.

HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra releases proposal to lower prescription drug costs

The underlying principles behind the plan, according to HHS, are competition, innovation and transparency.