Policy and Legislation
Though smoking is at an all-time low of 14%, it remains the leading cause of preventable disease, disability and death in the U.S.
The lack of common terminology, unbundled cost reporting and listing of non-negotiated rates limits the information's value.
The Justices denied a motion by Democratic-led states and supported by insurers and hospitals to review an appeals court decision this term.
UnitedHealthcare reported its strongest enrollment ever for Medicare Advantage plans in 2020.
As she leaves the agency after three years, Siddiqui touts data-driven accomplishments such as AI, data privacy, opioid response and work with states on social determinants of health.
The findings support the notion that the readmission policy is safe and not increasing the risk of death by turning away patients.
Valuable reforms designed to improve healthcare and lower cost hang in limbo, AHA says.
In all, 19 of 22 models predicted net savings in the first year after implementation, averaging 3.5% of total healthcare spending.
The national disparity between gross charges for each procedure is significant with a 297% difference between the lowest and highest gross charge.
If the Court decides in favor of the Democratic states, responses should be due February 3 and oral arguments heard in April or May, DOJ says.