Authors call for allowing Medicare to directly negotiate drug prices with manufacturers, which is currently prohibited by law.
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CMS develops specific billing code for coronavirus test
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide is more than 60,000, with the 15th known person infected in the United States.
Surprise billing legislation unanimously passes Ways and Means
Insurers should be required to maintain robust networks, or the trend towards out-of-network services will accelerate, physicians say.
One in 5 operations may lead to surprise bills, even when the surgeon and hospital are in-network
The average potential surprise bill ranged from $86 for medical imaging specialists to more than $8,000 for surgical assistants.
How analytics, SDOH insights are helping reduce ED use
At HIMSS20, one physician association will show how data-driven care management, with prompt patient outreach, helped decrease ED use by 8%.
When the health IT expert becomes the patient
The technology is there to make navigating the healthcare system easier for those with cognitive deficits caused by traumatic brain injury, says Laura Jantos.
Hospitals saw increased profitability as 2019 came to a close
Multiple factors contributed to the increases, including higher volumes and revenues, despite increases in bad debt and charity care.
President Trump’s budget cuts target Medicaid, Medicare
Blueprint includes cuts for care in hospital outpatient departments, teaching hospitals and post-acute care providers, AHA says.
Healthcare mergers and acquisitions continue to be active, with a positive outlook for the future
Interest rates remain at historic lows and purchase price multipliers will likely be attractive to purchasers.
House committees release surprise billing legislation
Patients would receive ‘true and honest’ cost estimate under Ways and Means proposed bill.
