Susan Morse
The bill would allow Medicare to negotiate lower drug prices, particularly for the most expensive that have been on the market for years.
The order clarifies that women can travel to get an abortion in states where it is allowed.
Hospitals are forced to absorb inflationary expenses, particularly related to supporting their workforce, AHA says.
Hospitals are against the merger, which would unite two of the nation's largest technology and service companies.
Agency says its highest market basket update in last 25 years is due to higher expected growth in worker compensation.
CMS is finalizing the 4.6% decrease to the SNF payment, but is spreading that out over two years.
CMS anticipates releasing the 2023 premium and cost-sharing information for 2023 Medicare Advantage and Part D plans in September.
HHS and other departments make clear that contraceptive coverage is guaranteed at no additional cost under the ACA.
The majority of hospitals received 3 or 4 stars, with 890 hospitals getting 4 stars and that same number receiving 3.
From broadened access to care to removing geographic and originating-site restrictions, the AMA wants flexibilities to be made permanent.