Prior authorization is also eliminated for 3D image post-processing, including the evaluation of cardiac structure and function.
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Johnson & Johnson submits its COVID-19 vaccine for EAU
Following authorization, Johnson & Johnson says it expects to supply 100 million doses to the U.S. in the first half of 2021.
Biden orders a review of the public charge rule and rescinds Trump memorandum
The rule has been criticized for causing immigrants to disenroll from public programs like Medicaid.
Humana posts $274 million in losses in the fourth quarter
The organization still managed a $3.1 billion profit for the year, a significant 25% increase from 2019.
Andrew Witty becomes CEO of UnitedHealth Group as David Wichmann retires
From April to December 2020, Witty took an unpaid leave of absence to serve as a Global Envoy WHO’s COVID-19 efforts.
Anthem to acquire Puerto Rico’s largest Medicare Advantage plan
Anthem is acquiring InnovaCare’s Puerto Rico-based subsidiaries as well as a Medicaid plan.
Walmart joins the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program, while COVAX plans vaccine distribution
One of the vaccines being distributed by COVAX, from AstraZeneca, has 76% efficacy after one dose and 82% efficacy after two.
Lesbian, gay, bisexual medical students are more likely to experience burnout
Seventeen percent of LGB medical students reported high levels of burnout compared to 11.1% of heterosexual students.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts announces plan to address racial health inequities
The efforts will be enabled by new $350,000 Racial Equity and Justice Grants that support minority-led not-for-profit organizations.
Eliminating audio-only telehealth coverage could put safety net clinics at risk
CMS has signaled that it may stop reimbursing for audio-only visits after the public health emergency.
