Policy and Legislation

This week's top stories include President Biden allocating funds for strengthening the health IT infrastructure and bolstering cybersecurity, and the PharmaStars accelerator getting pharma and digital health companies on the same page.

The bill would give incentive for medical school graduates to go into primary and family care rather than a more lucrative specialty.

Insurers should be mandated to continue to waive inpatient out-of-pocket costs, report says.

The goal is to identify and commercialize technologies that aid the U.S. in responding to future health security threats.

Telehealth Connection TV: The senator calls the bipartisan interest in safeguarding access to telemedicine "thrilling."

Targets for investment include the Strategic National Stockpile, the CDC, and mental health and substance use disorders.

President Biden has signaled support for a public option, but industry groups are wary of the move.

The lawsuit also casts blame on health plans and pharmacy benefit managers that allegedly "siphon the benefits" meant for consumers.

Large online platforms have pledged to provide their workforces with information on affordable coverage.

Testing is seen as one of the necessary preventive measures being taken to keep the virus under control.