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Policy and Legislation

By Jeff Lagasse | 12:21 pm | June 17, 2021
The effort is part of a broader push to address health and socioeconomic inequities that have been exacerbated by the pandemic.
By Susan Morse | 10:26 am | June 17, 2021
Only two justices dissented, Justices Samuel Alito and Neil Gorsuch.
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By Susan Morse | 10:00 am | June 17, 2021
More than half of executives believe startups will lead the way in driving technology innovation, facilitated by government policies and regulations.
By Kat Jercich | 03:38 pm | June 16, 2021
Meanwhile, Oregon becomes the latest state to enact its own telehealth legislation.
By Jeff Lagasse | 12:23 pm | June 16, 2021
The change, said Express Scripts, was made in the spirit of "greater transparency" and was not intended to alter reimbursement.
By Jeff Lagasse | 12:19 pm | June 14, 2021
New reporting requirements expand the amount of time providers will have to report information and extend PRF payment deadlines.
By Jeff Lagasse | 11:42 am | June 11, 2021
The goal is to bolster aid and services for those living in rural parts of the country, especially in underserved areas.
By Jeff Lagasse | 04:19 pm | June 10, 2021
Pressure from industry groups caused the insurer to balk, though the policy is still slated to take effect when the pandemic ends.
By Jeff Lagasse | 12:02 pm | June 10, 2021
The AHA said retroactive denial of coverage for emergency-level care would put patients' health in jeopardy.
By Jeff Lagasse | 03:39 pm | June 09, 2021
Medicare is incentivizing providers and will pay an additional $35 per dose for vaccine administration in a beneficiary's home.