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HHS framed the move as a means of strengthening the oversight and transparency of Medicaid and CHIP managed care programs.
State-licensed pharmacists will still be advised to refer the patient to a physician if there isn't enough info on potential drug interactions.
Under the legislation, HHS would select 10 drugs eligible for negotiation in 2026, with the number of drugs increasing in subsequent years.
The data may shed some light on the demographics most affected by the virus and help healthcare providers target treatments for those age groups.
Cigna chairman and CEO David M. Cordani said the transaction allows the insurer to focus on growing its global health portfolio.
The potential end of pandemic-related public policies may also shrink enrollment and worsen the risk pool, causing premiums to rise.
Data indicates a corresponding 4.9% increase in public coverage and a roughly corresponding decline in private coverage.
The move increases the number of residents training in community health centers and other outpatient community clinics.
The House members made the case that Medicare could see savings of $63.5 million over 120 years by expanding dental coverage.
On top of mind for most provider organizations is an expectation of spending more on technology as regulations expand, says Experian exec.