Policy and Legislation
<p>In advance of the event, October 24-28, Anne Snowdon and Toni Laracuente of HIMSS talk about how digital transformation can further more equitable care worldwide.</p>
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The idea is to ensure more eligible people retain Medicaid coverage; the initiatives coincide with the Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health.
There is a widespread inability to support the access, exchange and use of electronic health information, the groups say.
Insurers argue the bill would 'weaponize' the Department of Labor by allowing it to sue an insurer for not covering mental health benefits.
Hospitals logged $39.3 million in improper Medicare Part B payments from 2016 to 2021, a new audit has found.
NACDS also wants to establish a Medicare reimbursement pathway for pharmacy care services including vaccinations and therapeutics.
The partnerships are a component of Biden's Cancer Moonshot goals, which aim to close the cancer screening gap.
More than 107,000 Americans died from drug overdoses in 2021, an increase of more than 15% from 2020.
The groups indicate further court action is coming due to continued problems with the interim and final rules.
While spending cuts will be needed, more taxes will be required to ensure the short-term stability of the program, Urban Institute found.