The petition asks the Court to review the case before the end of the current term in June.
Category: Healthcare Finance News
Structured, salary-only compensation plan for physicians a possible model for pay equity
In the model, pay equity was affirmed in 96% of cases, and of those with higher-than-predicted compensation, there was no link to gender or race.
New Maine law says private health insurers must provide hearing aid benefits
Previously, Maine required hearing aid coverage for children under the age of 18, and capped the insurer’s expense at $1,400.
Federal watchdog cracks down on inflated Medicare payments
Insurers were allegedly found to be exaggerating the health ailments of patients, receiving billions.
HHS issues new vaping enforcement policy targeting e-cigarettes with kid-friendly flavors
The policy, which will be enforced by the FDA, specifically targets cartridge-based e-cigarettes such as Juul, as well as non-tobacco flavors.
Hospital mergers and acquisitions not linked to better care, study finds
What’s more, 30-day mortality and readmission rates stayed largely the same at acquired facilities.
Bernie Sanders says rollout of his Medicare For All plan would be faster than Elizabeth Warren’s
The speed of its implementation is one of the key differences between the two senators’ healthcare plans, which remain controversial with voters.
Investment in medical and health R&D not keeping up with needs of nation, report finds
In 2018, total U.S. medical and health R&D investment was $194.2 billion. Of that, industry invested $129.5 billion, almost 67% of the total.
Fewer than half of California pharmacies provide correct drug disposal info
The accuracy of drug disposal information was all over the map, depending largely on whether the call was fielded on a weekday or a weekend.
Ten years of the Affordable Care Act comes to a close: A look back, and what to expect in 2020
Former President Barack Obama’s signature health legislation was passed into law on Dec. 24, 2009, marking a fundamental shift in American healthcare.
