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Policy and Legislation

By Jeff Lagasse | 03:27 pm | January 08, 2020
CHN allegedly received referrals from physicians in violation of the Stark Law and submitted Medicare claims knowing they were ineligible.
By Jeff Lagasse | 11:53 am | January 08, 2020
For capitalism to continue in healthcare, negotiations need to continue behind closed doors, one expert said.
By Susan Morse | 11:30 am | January 06, 2020
The petition asks the Court to review the case before the end of the current term in June.
By Jeff Lagasse | 11:50 am | January 03, 2020
Previously, Maine required hearing aid coverage for children under the age of 18, and capped the insurer's expense at $1,400.
By Jeff Lagasse | 03:22 pm | January 02, 2020
The policy, which will be enforced by the FDA, specifically targets cartridge-based e-cigarettes such as Juul, as well as non-tobacco flavors.
By Jeff Lagasse | 10:40 am | January 02, 2020
The speed of its implementation is one of the key differences between the two senators' healthcare plans, which remain controversial with voters.
By Jeff Lagasse | 10:55 am | December 31, 2019
Former President Barack Obama's signature health legislation was passed into law on Dec. 24, 2009, marking a fundamental shift in American healthcare.
By Susan Morse | 11:42 am | December 27, 2019
Insurers got repeal of the Cadillac tax, HIT and an extension of silver loading in year-end spending package.
By Susan Morse | 06:54 pm | December 26, 2019
CMS gave consumers two extra days to sign up, as not all of the half a million people who wanted to enroll were able to do so by December 15.
By Susan Morse | 09:31 am | December 26, 2019
House Energy and Commerce Committee also sends letters to physician staffing firms.