Category: Healthcare Finance News

HHS Secretary Alex Azar declares coronavirus a public health emergency

Beginning at 5 p.m., EST on Sunday, February 2, the U.S. will implement temporary measures to contain the virus.

HHS Secretary Alex Azar declares coronavirus a public health emergency

Beginning at 5 p.m., EST on Sunday, February 2, the U.S. will implement temporary measures to contain the virus.

Geography shapes health and wellness habits, survey shows

Miamians are the most health-conscious while Minnesotans are the least of people in 18 cities surveyed.

HIV outcomes, savings are improved by state-purchased insurance plans

Preventing the spread of infections could save as much as $41 million in healthcare costs and improve outcomes for those living with the virus.

AHIP speaks out against proposed Transparency in Coverage rule

To require the public disclosure of privately negotiated rates exceeds legal authority, AHIP says.

AHIP speaks out against proposed Transparency in Coverage rule

To require the public disclosure of privately negotiated rates exceeds legal authority, AHIP says.

About 1% of U.S. opioid providers account for nearly half of all opioid doses

Opioid prescribing remains far higher in the U.S. than in other countries, despite efforts to reduce inappropriate prescribing.

WHO declares global health emergency over coronavirus spread

The U.S. has its first case of infection by human-to-human contact, CDC has confirmed.

Health Care Service Corp., parent company of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, is eliminating 400 jobs

HCSC also plans to add about 1,000 new jobs this year, primarily in customer and provider service, technology and digital capabilities.

CMS releases Hospital Compare Star Ratings

The ratings are based on methodology that is flawed, according to America’s Essential Hospitals.