Category: Healthcare Finance News

Trump orders agencies to purchase U.S. made drugs and medical supplies

It will be up to the Food and Drug Administration to produce a list of critical supplies, including the essential drugs.

DOJ brings lawsuit against Cigna for allegedly submitting $1.4 billion in false Medicare Advantage claims

The DOJ is seeking an amount equal to three times the amount of the $1.4 billion in damages as well as a civil penalty of $11,000 for each violation.

DOJ sues to block Geisinger Health’s partial acquisition of Evangelical Community Hospital

The transaction would reduce hospital competition in central Pennsylvania, Department of Justice says.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is giving $101 million in premium refunds

The company says it was able to do this because of lower-than-anticipated costs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

HIMSSCast: Trump’s executive order on telehealth

President Trump says telehealth is here to stay. But what exactly does that mean?

CMS updates inpatient rehabilitation facility payments by 2.4% for 2021

Other rules update coverage requirements, eliminate post-admission physician evaluations and allow non-physician practitioners to meet with patients.

CMS boosts outpatient payment by 2.6% while making further cuts to 340B hospitals

Star ratings would add a Timely and Effective Care group and would include critical access hospitals and VA hospitals.

SCAN Health Plan launches Rally platform for its members

The platform was created to help seniors dealing with social isolation by virtually connecting them with peers.

Kindred Healthcare and Dignity Health to open new inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Arizona

The two companies are building this second hospital to address increasing demand in the Phoenix area.

CMS allows for premium reductions for individual and small group markets for remainder of 2020

This policy will allow consumers to remain covered and receive care during the public health emergency.