Policy and Legislation
Democrats now control both chambers of Congress, which will likely grease the administrative wheels for the former vice president.
The rule is intended to allow prescribers to see that a drug is subject to prior authorization while they are prescribing it.
Some of the hurdles around vaccine distribution could be addressed with high-tech solutions, particularly where environmental management is concerned.
The group said the complexity of the proposed rule necessitates a longer window in which to conduct a thorough review.
The American Hospital Association is also against the rule that was to have gone into effect on January 1, 2021.
The move to value and care coordination is expected to accelerate in 2021.
Consumer Reports hails passage as being good for providers who feel pressured into contract terms that benefit insurers.
Negotiations of drug prices are to be based on clinical outcomes; if the drug is not effective, the payer is not held accountable for the full price.
Ending surprise medical billing through arbitration will only increase healthcare costs, detractors say.
The American Medical Association is urging Twitter, TikTok, Google and other social media giants to combat inaccuracies about the vaccine.