For CMS administrator, a focus on maternal health - Roll Call CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure said she’s focusing on policies aimed at improving maternal health, be it pre- or postpartum. Roll Call · Jun 26, 2024
Is American Electric Power Stock Underperforming the Nasdaq? American Electric Power has underperformed the Nasdaq Composite this year, but Wall Street analysts are moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects. Barchart · Jun 25, 2024
What to know about Medicare and hospital at home programs In 2019, people with Medicare had over 800,000 hospitalizations that could have qualified for hospital at home. Fortune · Jun 24, 2024
‘Hospital at home’ gains bipartisan support but questions remain - Roll Call Hospitals have continued the program after the pandemic for patients who need hospital-level care but who can be monitored from home. Roll Call · Jun 21, 2024
Here's when Medicare will cover breast reduction surgery A growing number of women 65 and over are pursuing breast reduction surgery. Fortune · Jun 19, 2024
Medicare headquarters closed after bacteria that cause Legionnaire’s disease found in pipes The Baltimore building shuttered last week and is expected to remain that way for foreseable future. The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2024
Bipartisan prior authorization legislation introduced - Roll Call Some Medicare Advantage plans still require providers to submit requests through fax machines or proprietary payer portals. Roll Call · Jun 12, 2024
After Multiple Strikes, the Biden Administration Forces an Employer to Apply Again for Its Multibillion Dollar Contract A new contract that requires “labor harmony” could be a model to empower millions who work for federal contractors nationwide. Capital & Main · Jun 11, 2024
Biden's plan to save money on Medicare drugs risks leaving shelves empty, pharmacists say Biden is campaigning on cutting drug costs for Medicare patients, but independent pharmacists say one strategy makes it unaffordable to keep some brand-name medicines in stock. Fortune · Jun 11, 2024
Dr. Oday Alsheikh Calls For Reevaluation of Healthcare Economics to Ensure Americans' Access to Care Dr. Alsheikh points out the major dislocation between social expectations and cost, which do not compute with the economic realities. International Business Times · May 31, 2024
Charlotte Motor Speedway unveils changes to NASCAR Roval layout CMS unveiled the Roval layout in 2018 – a 2.28-mile combination of the oval and an infield road course which added a road course event to the NASCAR playoffs for the first time. Motorsport · May 26, 2024
Tennessee, Delaware to become first states to offer free diapers for Medicaid families Tennessee will soon become the first state in the country to offer free diapers to families enrolled in the state’s Medicaid program after receiving federal approval, state officials have confirmed The Independent UK · May 22, 2024
Here's what's holding back Medicaid expansion in Mississippi and other Southern states More than a million people could get health care if these states would pass laws expanding Medicaid. Most residents want the expansion but entrenched politics stands in the way. WEKU · May 16, 2024
‘Birthing friendly’ label requires little effort by hospitals - Roll Call A designation aimed at helping consumers pick the best places to give birth applies to the majority of U.S. hospitals. Roll Call · May 9, 2024
WEKU · May 7, 2024 How the government is trying to stop rogue brokers from plaguing ACA enrollees Federal regulators are trying to prevent bad actors from switching unknowing consumers' Obamacare coverage. Their fixes risk making enrollment so cumbersome that people won't want to sign up.
WEKU · Apr 24, 2024 Most nursing homes don't have enough staff to meet the federal government's new rules The new rules mean 4 out of 5 nursing homes will need more aides and nurses. Unions hailed the change, but advocates say it's not enough care, while nursing home owners say it's an "impossible task."
WEKU · Apr 8, 2024 Unauthorized ACA plan switches drive call for action against rogue agents Federal and state regulators are mulling what they can do to thwart the growing problem. Rogue health insurance brokers are switching consumers' plans without permission and collecting the commission.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 4, 2024 MPs demand ECB watches Yorkshire closely: ‘No return to business as usual’ MPs have called on the England & Wales Cricket Board to monitor Yorkshire closely, apparently out of concern the county will waver in its diversity drive
WEKU · Apr 1, 2024 ACA health insurance plans are being switched without enrollees' OK Rogue insurance agents access consumer information on the Affordable Care Act federal marketplace and make the changes. Policyholders can lose their doctors and end up owing back taxes.
Ballotpedia · Mar 29, 2024 The 8th-closest California statewide ballot measure since 1908 Welcome to the Friday, March 29, Brew.
Kiplinger · Mar 28, 2024 New List Out On Medicare Part B Drugs Eligible for Rebates Some Medicare beneficiaries may pay lower coinsurance rates from April 1 to June 30 for the drugs, HHS says.
Kiplinger · Mar 22, 2024 HHS Funding Secured As Major Government Shutdown Avoided With passage of the fiscal 2024 appropriations package, Medicare and Social Security are among the key agencies to receive funding through September 30.
WEKU · Mar 22, 2024 Medicare plans can now cover Wegovy for patients at risk of heart disease This change follows the recent FDA approval of the weight-loss drug for preventing heart attack and stroke in people with overweight or obesity.
Ballotpedia · Mar 21, 2024 Mississippi House advances Medicaid expansion with work requirements The Mississippi House of Representatives passed H.B. 1725 on February 28, 2024, which would expand Medicaid eligibility for people who earn up to 138% of the federal poverty level and meet work requirements.
Capital & Main · Mar 14, 2024 ‘I’m Not Gonna Let Up Until We See Changes’ Health care exchange workers say the Biden administration should force their employer to provide good jobs.