Category: Healthcare Finance News

HHS announces $20 billion in new relief funding but there will be no legislation before the election

Eligible providers will get payment of 2% of annual revenue from patient care plus an add-on payment.

Civil vice presidential debate short on answers as VP Pence evades question on plan to replace ACA

Senator Kamala Harris and Vice President Mike Pence debate Wednesday at the University of Utah. (Getty photo by Alex Wong)
President Trump says he will not participate in the next presidential debate on Thursday, October 15, if it’s virtual, as planned.

New rule on foreign drug importation is likely to result in additional costs, undercutting cost-saving goal

New complexities will cost money to implement, which could hinder potential savings and hurt innovation.

MGMA outlines guidance for providers restoring volumes during COVID-19 pandemic

Winning back patient trust is essential to stemming their avoidance of deferred care and pumping life back into volumes.

Hospitals have 14 weeks to comply with COVID-19 and flu reporting or face loss of payment

CMS Administrator Seema Verma announced compliance requirements Monday. (Getty Editorial Photo by Tasos Katopodis)
AHA objects to what it calls a ‘heavy handed approach’ of threat of non-participation in Medicare and Medicaid.

Walmart begins selling health plans in time for Medicare’s annual enrollment period

Walmart Insurance Services will offer a range of plan options, including Part D, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans.

U.S. insulin prices 8 times higher than in other countries

Even with rebates and discounts, the U.S. consumer pays up to four times the average paid in other high-income nations.

Americans want mental healthcare via telehealth, but data security worries remain

New technologies also benefit providers as they look to retain service line revenues by offering remote care.

State autonomy versus a fundamental right: VP debate will spotlight divergent healthcare views

The undercurrent of the VP debate are the ages and health of the two men vying for the presidency.

Telehealth more time- and cost-effective for chronic pain patients, bolstering case for provider adoption

Patient satisfaction was high even before the pandemic, and anesthesiologists say 50% of visits could be virtual.