Policy and Legislation
Applications for the relief distributions open up on September 29.
Surprise bills due to out-of-network air ambulance services would be banned and out-of-pocket costs limited.
High prescription drug prices have important implications for the American healthcare system, driving up overall costs.
The organizations recommended HHS build in flexibilities and payment for APM participants to strengthen their focus on addressing inequities.
The underlying principles behind the plan, according to HHS, are competition, innovation and transparency.
This week's top stories include Amazon offering its hybrid virtual/in-person care to 20 more cities, and primary care startup Cityblock raising money to expand its platform for Medicaid and low-income populations.
The president's plan requires all employers with 100-plus employees to ensure their workers are vaccinated or get tested weekly.
The federal government wants SB8 declared invalid and the court to issue a preliminary and permanent injunction.
States with 1332 reinsurance waivers will have more pass-through funding to implement the waivers.
If passed, the proposal would reduce revenue of the pharmaceutical industry by 40%, according to PhRMA.