Jeff Lagasse
Racial and ethnic minority groups have been among the biggest beneficiaries of the ACA, and specifically of expanded Medicaid eligibility.
The number of positions has grown from 5,127 in 2019 to 5,832 this year, a sign that the pipeline for new pharmacists is getting bigger.
The nation has been experiencing a primary care shortage since the early 2000s, with declining access affecting many Americans.
Zulla will oversee the healthcare delivery services that Optum Health provides across the northeastern quadrant of the U.S.
According to a recent report from HHS, 1,200 prescription drug prices increased faster than inflation in 2021.
The discussion about Medicare cuts is heating up, and insurers are confident their estimates are more accurate than those from CMS.
The group says it would support a "smooth transition" back to normal Medicaid eligibility during the redetermination process.
The lawmakers say that while some insurance companies are complying with CMS' rule, others may be relying on gaps to evade accountability.
Staffing issues and an ongoing nursing shortage continue to cause challenges for the nation's nursing workforce.
Relying on labor from contract staffing firms contributed to higher overall labor expenses, according to the American Hospital Association.