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$250 million in COVID-19 grants aim to vaccinate underserved populations

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Minority Health is offering $250 million in grants to get COVID-19 vaccinations and safety information to underserved populations.
The health literacy grants will go to localities, which will …

HHS asks Supreme Court for more time in filing response to site neutral payment review

The Department of Health and Human Services has asked the Supreme Court for an extension to file a response to the American Hospital Association’s request for a judicial review regarding site neutral payments.

Health insurers commit to helping seniors receive the COVID-19 vaccine

This week, health insurers committed to supporting a new effort to promote health equity by removing barriers to vaccinations for 2 million Americans most at risk of COVID-19, adhering to the philosophy that every American deserves access to safe, effe…

Hospitals will likely continue to have staffing shortages despite falling COVID-19 cases

Estimations show that between now and March 20, 7% of U.S. counties will experience “significant strains” on their hospital workforces.

A large pay gap exists between independent and hospital-employed doctors

Doctors who work for hospital outpatient facilities get much higher payments for their services from Medicare than doctors who practice independently, according to a new study.
The research, based on Medicare claims data from 2010-2016, found that the …

Elizabeth Fowler to lead CMMI as HHS announces new spate of hires

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced additional Biden Administration appointments, including the naming of Elizabeth Fowler to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation as director and deputy administrator.
As head…

In telehealth hearing, House committee weighs access against cost

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More than 200,000 take advantage of ACA special enrollment period

During the first two weeks of the special enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act, more than 200,000 people signed up for coverage.
The special enrollment began on February 15 and will end on May 15.

Humana, University of Houston announce value-based care specialization program

Humana and the University of Houston have announced the launch of a Value-based Care Specialization online program to support providers, academia and other business and industry professionals — as well as the public — in learning about the fundamenta…

Optum to acquire Massachusetts-based physician group Atrius Health

By acquiring Atrius, Optum is expanding its footprint in Massachusetts as it works towards growing its physician network.