Population Health
More than 65 million ED mental health visits reported, substance abuse behind 41 percent of them, results show.
Industry watchdog is calling on CMS to allow insurers even more flexibility and to expand the pilot program to all states.
The accidental health app bested other tools in engaging patients who stand to benefit most.
Specific excise taxes based on a percentage of retail price reduce the incentive to switch down to cheaper options, WHO says.
Insurer also adds remote access technology, at no copay cost, to all Medicare Advantage plans.
Payer, pharma giant are collaborating in a value-based agreement for the type 2 diabetes medications Januvia and Janumet.
About 10 million Americans buy individual coverage on or off the marketplaces, get no federal subsidies to help lower cost, feds say.
New law, which takes effect Jan. 1, will address mental health care gaps, particularly in rural areas where recruiting, retaining providers is hard.
FDA approved drug Exondys 51 made by Sarepta Therapeutics to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
The new CMS model allows insurers to design specific benefits to enrollees with a combination of chronic conditions.