Patient Engagement
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.
The potential end of pandemic-related public policies may also shrink enrollment and worsen the risk pool, causing premiums to rise.
Dr. Paul Garassus, president, European Union of Private Hospitals, says trust and efficient investments can sustain healthcare delivery by putting the patient at the center of connected care.
The move increases the number of residents training in community health centers and other outpatient community clinics.
HIMSS22
b.well Connected Health CEO Kristen Valdes talks about how healthcare organizations can use data can lead to better communication with patients that keeps them engaged.
The House members made the case that Medicare could see savings of $63.5 million over 120 years by expanding dental coverage.
The model will bring together the explanation of benefits with the hospital bill for a single source of truth.