Category: Healthcare Finance News

CMS grants more flexibility to Medicaid managed care programs in final rule

The rule seeks to reduce federal regulatory barriers, support adaptability and promote transparency and innovation.

Telehealth reduces cancellations for care during COVID-19 pandemic in large Ohio health center

Some patients remain wary of going into the clinic, with lack of transportation and other issues has been a nagging barrier.

Supreme Court appears favorable to keeping Affordable Care Act

Photo portraits of the Supreme Court members in two rows
Congress has already decided it doesn’t want the entire law to fall, says Justice Sonia Sotomayor.

FDA grants emergency use authorization for Eli Lilly antibody treatment for COVID-19

This allows for the distribution and emergency use of the antibody treatment, administered via intravenous infusion.

Supreme Court to hear oral arguments this morning to determine validity of Affordable Care Act

The severability issue of the individual mandate is where "the rubber hits the road," says AHIP Attorney Pratik Shah.

President-elect Joe Biden announces COVID-19 Advisory Board

Members of the advisory board include Dr. Atul Gawande, former CEO and now chairman of Haven.

More economic worries translate to less caution about COVID-19

These differences could have public health ramifications, as even modest reductions in social contacts can reduce infection and eventual death rates.

Pfizer touts new COVID-19 vaccine, calling it ‘90% effective’

Up to 50 million doses could be available globally by the end of the year, with that number climbing to 1.3 billion in 2021.

University of Rochester serves rural patients, reduces ED burden with telebehavioral health

As part of the new Patient Experience Digital Series, two clinicians explain how a virtual care model is helping more compassionately treat patients in their home communities while improving the provider experience.

What now for Joe Biden’s presidency and healthcare

Biden supports strengthening the ACA and a public and private option in which public plans would compete with private plans.