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Insurers are banned from charging administration costs and "balance billing is strictly prohibited," Seema Verma says.
The decision comes after stakeholders said the model could result in even more financial challenges for practices still recovering from COVID-19.
This week's top stories include HIMSS Global Health Equity Week panelists calling for a stronger focus on population health to improve health disparities and the effects of drops in admissions on hospitals.
The relief resources are meant to assist providers regardless of whether they accept Medicare or Medicaid payments.
The drop in admissions suggests revenue losses that may be difficult for some hospitals to weather.
Providers have looked to telehealth to continue seeing patients and revenue cycle technologies to improve efficiencies.
Following in the footsteps of Oscar and Clover, Sami has raised $16.8M to date.
Telehealth adoption under COVID-19 has provided a blueprint for wider implementation across ERs and other healthcare venues.
Pfizer announced today it would apply for Emergency Authorization Use in the U.S. during the third week of November.
Joe Biden says he will give his stance on court-packing before Election Day.