The system has eliminated two diagnostic tests that have embedded race-based calculations for severity of illness and risk.
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HHS distributing $3 billion in American Rescue Plan funds for addiction, mental health block grants
Two block grant programs will disperse $1.5 billion each to states and territories, following supplementing funding of $2.5 billion.
Vulnerable Americans are forgoing mental healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic, CMS data shows
The ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency is continuing to have an impact on Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) beneficiaries, as well as the utilization of health services, according to data from the Centers for Medicare and Me…
Full COVID-19 vaccinations to be required for HIMSS21 attendance
Attendees, exhibitors, speakers and staff will need to verify that they’re fully vaccinated to gain entry to the HIMSS21 campus in Las Vegas. HIMSS will offer more guidance soon on proof and validation, including potential digital apps.
Six drugmakers are in violation of 340B statute, says HRSA
Six drugmakers who have violated the 340B statute should immediately begin offering drugs at discounted prices to hospitals participating in the federal drug-pricing program, according to a letter sent to the drugmakers this week from the Health Resour…
National Nurses United opposed to CDC rollback on new COVID-19 mask guidance
National Nurses United has spoken out in disagreement with new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance stating that fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks, avoid crowds or large gatherings, isolate after exposure, or get teste…
CMS releases guidance on COVID-19 relief funds for state Medicaid programs
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued guidance last week on how states could receive enhanced funding through the American Rescue Plan to increase access to home and community-based services for Medicaid beneficiaries.
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Supreme Court takes up Mississippi abortion challenge
The court is being asked to decide whether all pre-viability prohibitions on elective abortions are unconstitutional.
Mayo Clinic and Kaiser Permanente invest in at-home acute level care
Mayo Clinic and Kaiser Permanente have invested in Medically Home Group, a Boston-based technology company that allows patients to receive acute level care and recovery services at home.
Bipartisan bill looks to reform Medicare Advantage prior authorization
Congress is mulling changes to Medicare Advantage that would speed up the prior authorization process and mandate more transparency when health plans deny provider requests. The thinking behind the bill is that insurers sometimes use tactics that rein …
