Lower courts had blocked FDA in-person requirements for abortion medication last summer, finding them to be a "substantial obstacle" during the pandemic.
Category: Healthcare Finance News
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas enters provider partnership to improve health outcomes
With the new network, a provider will be able to search their community for resources and then refer patients directly.
Updated with list: Majority of Next Generation ACOs earned shared savings
The National Association of ACOs is urging CMS to make program permanent.
Providence president and CEO steps in chair position for AHA
He comes to this position amidst COVID-19 and will be responsible for the organization as the country works to end the pandemic this year.
Open Enrollment sign-ups for 2021 match 2020’s total, says CMS
The data indicates enrollment remained stable and more consumers were able to actively enroll or re-enroll in coverage.
NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo proposes sweeping telehealth reforms
The governor announced legislation this week that would safeguard access to virtual care after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Federal government tells states not to hold vaccine in reserve for second dose
The next phase is being opened up for those age 65 and older and for those younger with comorbid conditions.
CMS issues final rule on healthcare technology access for seniors
The rule is meant to ease undue burden for innovators and speed access to potentially lifesaving technologies.
Parkland Health and Hospital System turns to online staff training
More than three-quarters of healthcare professionals report "major or moderate shifts" toward online training during the pandemic.
Workplace violence is ‘epidemic and a concern for healthcare’
Cleveland Clinic shares best practices as violence is four times more likely in a healthcare setting than in another industry.
