Policy and Legislation
Growth in SNPs comprises nearly half of the total increase in MA enrollment since 2018.
That includes a $7.7 billion increase in demand for uncompensated care, numbers showed.
The president says he will impose the tariffs on non-generic drugs unless manufacturers build plants in America.
The monthly premium will fall to $14, and benefit options will remain stable, CMS says.
The legislation is endorsed by numerous healthcare groups, including the American Hospital Association.
FDA will begin notifying physicians that pregnant women should avoid taking Tylenol during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary.
Health plans will continue to cover recommended immunizations with no cost-sharing through the end of 2026, AHIP says.
Hospitals should start with data when going to payers to request a carve-out in contracts due to tariffs, says Ralph Keiser, CEO of ArcheHealth.
However, extending the credits would also increase the federal deficit, CBO says.
Study says use of the pain medicine during pregnancy was not associated with children’s risk of autism, ADHD or intellectual disability.