The reduction is linked to a federal court ruling that established annual deadline-based targets.
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Compounded drug market needs transparency, more regulatory certainty, says Pew
Providers, compounders, individual states and the FDA all have roles to play in stemming drug shortages during the pandemic.
Hospitals to get direct shipments of COVID-19 antiviral drug remdesivir through HHS secured supply
The over 500,000 treatment courses will be made available for hospitals based on hospitalization and inpatient data.
Health systems need to change how they look at waste to reduce costs, expert says
Waste can be found in any healthcare system process and asking the right questions can help to eliminate it.
Mayo Clinic announces advanced care at home model with Medically Home
The model’s services include skilled nursing, medications, infusions, behavioral health, imaging and laboratory services and rehabilitation.
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to end ACA as COVID-19 cases rise
The administration claims the law is unconstitutional without the individual mandate.
CMS issues its first proposal to continue telehealth flexibilities, in home health proposed rule
The proposed rule also updates home health payment rates for 2021.
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation gives $1M to support telehealth
The Community Care Cooperative is raising $5 million to provide telehealth capabilities to local health centers.
Anthem offers members Alexa voice assistant for prescription refills, other services
Anthem Skill can be used through an Alexa-enabled device such as an Amazon Echo or the Alexa app on a phone.
Hospital margins improve significantly in May, but are still below budget and 2019 levels
The CARES Act and the resumption of elective procedures have helped, but they’re still baby steps on the road to recovery.
