Policy and Legislation
CDC said the funding will help personnel prevent infections more effectively, support rapid response and enhance laboratory capacity.
CMS is also expanding services provided by Federally-facilitated Marketplace Navigators, who help consumers understand benefits.
Deferred patient care due to COVID-19 contributed to UnitedHealthcare's lack of spending.
The decision to exercise enforcement discretion for the payer-to-payer policy doesn't affect any other existing regulatory requirements.
This week's top stories include a lawsuit alleging Aetna does not provide equal access to fertility treatments, and new research finding that a skills gap is putting healthcare IT companies at risk of security threats.
Health plans hire ConsejoSano to create culturally appropriate content, but the company can’t reach members by text.
There are a record-breaking 12.2 million people enrolled in the federal and state marketplaces, HHS says.
The lawsuit claims that Aetna is in violation of Section 1557 of the ACA, a section that has undergone regulatory contention over recent years.
This is the 20th investigation of HIPAA Right to Access by the Office of Civil Rights.
HIMSS21
HIMSS Media Editor in Chief Jonah Comstock shares lessons learned at HIMSS21, including how the pandemic has changed the healthcare industry.