Community Oncology Alliance commends proposal to overhaul what it calls secretive drug rebate system that drives list prices higher.
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Health and Human Services wants to end ‘middlemen kickbacks’ in drug pricing by targeting rebates
Under the proposal, drugs would be chosen that have the lowest price, not the ones that offer the highest rebate.
Aetna to pay $935,000 in settlement with California in envelope data breach case
The settlement also requires Aetna to implement mailing procedures that protect the confidentiality of medical information and complete a yearly compliance assessment.
Drop in hospital-acquired conditions results in $7.7 billion in savings for providers
CMS had hoped the threat of penalties would focus more attention on improving care quality, but most of the changes have been to coding practices.
Anthem accelerates start for pharmacy benefit manager IngenioRX
Cigna’s acquisition of current pharmacy benefit manager Express Scripts helped spur the early launch.
Are healthcare jobs safe from AI? More so than many might think
No occupation will be unaffected by the technology, but healthcare will be affected less than other industries, owing much to its inherent complexity.
Avera taps pharmacogenomics to help providers choose the right medicine
The system’s pharmacy team conducts a targeted gene panel for medication metabolism for psychiatry, pain and oncology, among other conditions.
Medicare Advantage revenue expected to increase 1.59 percent under proposed rate changes
For the first time, MA plans may lower cost sharing for drugs such as Naloxone, to treat opioid overdoses.
New Association Health Plans showing promising trends, double-digit cost savings
The data shows a trend toward comprehensive benefits and significant cost savings, though concerns remain, especially regarding consumer protections.
Medical University of South Carolina set $137 million price cap for 4-hospital deal with CHS
The deal is a milestone for the South Carolina public health system, as it is the first time MUSC has acquired other hospitals.
