Category: Healthcare Finance News

Hospitals file lawsuit over drug companies’ refusal to give 340B discounts

A growing number of drug companies have refused to provide discounts after an HHS decision to cut payments by 30% was upheld on appeal.

Congress should include telehealth in year-end funding, say ATA, HIMSS

In lieu of permanent policy change, industry groups urged legislators to extend temporary telehealth flexibilities through the end of 2021.

Riverside Health System calls 2020 one of its most improved revenue cycle years to date

The system made no furloughs as a result of COVID-19, was able to give out bonuses and raises, and is on track to meet its financial baseline.

Telehealth growth attracts the eyes of investors as 2021 could see an influx of capital

The platform has demonstrated strong results in terms of patient satisfaction, drawing investors to the space.

HHS purchases 100 million additional doses of Moderna investigational COVID-19 vaccine

The additional doses ordered are projected to provide for continuous delivery through the end of June 2021.

Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine rolls out to front-line healthcare workers

A critical care nurse in New York City was the first person in the United States to receive the new Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine this morning.

PhRMA and others file injunction to stop favored nation rule from taking effect on January 1, 2021

American Hospital Association is among the providers against the rule that would cut drug reimbursement.

RWJBarnabas launches initiative to address systemic racism

The initiative was born out of a realization that the health system needed to do more to improve outcomes and eliminate health disparities.

The response to COVID-19 was ageist, experts say

Although people aged 65 years and older make up more than 80% of deaths caused by COVID-19, younger adults make up the largest portion of cases.

Federal judge blocks attempt from the FTC to halt the Jefferson-Einstein merger

The FTC failed to make the case that the merger would harm competition, according to the district court.