Policy and Legislation
Merck reaped billions while Kaiser and its members paid higher prices for two popular drugs to lower cholesterol, the lawsuit says.
Updated-mask wearing recommendations this week are to ensure that vaccinated people do not transmit virus to others, CDC director says.
The projected average basic premium is calculated based on plans' expectations of per capita drug spending in the coming year.
This week's top stories include Amwell snapping up a pair of health companies to further its behavioral health services, the AMA calling for vaccine mandates for healthcare workers, and the VA stopping Cerner EHR rollouts until next year.
Meanwhile, in 2021, 94% of Medicare Advantage enrollees in individual plans are in one that offers access to some dental coverage.
COVID-19 changed how we think and raises our obligations moving forward, Dowling says.
More than 400 healthcare and technology organizations are calling on Capitol Hill to eliminate arbitrary restrictions while helping FQHCs and critical access hospitals offer wider access to virtual care.
A slowing vaccination rate and more transmissible variants has led to a surge, promoting many to back the mandates.
The funding will target activities to detect and trace infections in homeless shelters, treatment and recovery facilities.
The vaccine still appears to be effective enough to prevent infection and severe illness in most people of all ages.