The modality has proven popular with many patients, but policy and reimbursement uncertainties remain as challenges.
Category: Healthcare Finance News
HHS extends COVID-19 public health emergency declaration until April
This action marks the fourth time HHS has extended the declaration that has paid parity for telehealth and waived some reporting waivers.
HHS releases final rule requiring once-a-decade regulatory reviews
The American Hospital Association had raised concerns about the proposed rule this past December, saying it could lead to confusion and program failures.
AHA urges HHS to better coordinate COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Officials expected to have 20 million doses allocated by the end of 2020, yet so far less than 6 million people have received their first dose.
Healthcare venture fundraising rises to a new high of $17 billion
The mark was propelled by strong IPO environment and robust private merger and acquisition activity.
HHS releases $22 billion for testing and vaccinations
To get shots in arms faster, HHS has begun its partnership with 19 pharmacy chains.
Surgical Care Affiliates indicted on charges of labor market collusion
The UnitedHealth Group subsidiary is charged in two conspiracies to suppress competition for the services of senior-level employees.
Championing the caregiver experience
This special collection, which will be updated throughout the month, looks at what’s being done to ease the provider burden.
Walgreens and AmerisourceBergen agree to $6.5B wholesale pharmacy sale
The sale will allow Walgreens to focus on its retail pharmacy and healthcare businesses, which in recent months has included a foray into primary care.
With Democrats winning both Georgia runoff elections, the Biden Administration could make substantial changes to healthcare
Democrats now control both chambers of Congress, which will likely grease the administrative wheels for the former vice president.
