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Moderna reports that its data analysis indicates a vaccine efficacy of 94.1%, based on 196 COVID-19 cases.

Nov 30 | Mallory Hackett

Moderna seeks regulatory authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine

Moderna reports that its data analysis indicates a vaccine efficacy of 94.1%, based on 196 COVID-19 cases.

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Nov 30 | Jeff Lagasse

Struggles of care home staff during COVID-19 first wave revealed in Whatsapp messages

An analysis of social media messages shows scant guidance for things like infection control and proper…

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CMS issued a proposed payment rule late on Thanksgiving Eve.

Nov 28 | Susan Morse

CMS proposed rule reduces user fee in ACA exchanges

States, as Georgia has done, could waive certain ACA requirements to develop their own state healthcare programs.

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In a recently announced merger with the larger Intermountain system, CEO Kelby Krabbenhoft was to serve as president emeritus.

Nov 25 | Mallory Hackett

Sanford Health cuts ties with longtime CEO after he said he wouldn't wear a mask

In a recently announced merger with the larger Intermountain system, CEO Kelby Krabbenhoft was to serve as…

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To help with issues such as stress, BCBSMA is offering a digital behavioral program to employers.

Nov 25 | Susan Morse

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts offers digital behavioral health solution

Learn to Live was added to insurer benefits to address behavioral health disorders, which are among the most…

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Person wearing stethoscope handles papers and a calculator

Nov 24 | Susan Morse

Hospitals need to post their negotiated prices in less than six short weeks

Barring an appeals court decision overturning the rule, the mandate goes into effect on January 1, 2021.

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A person in scrubs examines a prescription pill bottle that another holds up

Nov 24 | Susan Morse

PhRMA, others sue HHS and FDA for allowing import of drugs from Canada

PhRMA questions the cost savings and says the rule leaves safety considerations to state governments, rather than the…

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CMS changed Stark Law regulations on Friday.

Nov 21 | Susan Morse

CMS finalizes changes to Stark Law that hinder physician referral

The old federal regulations burdened providers with added administrative costs and fear of financial consequences, CMS…

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FDA has approved use of home test as Americans face long lines for a COVID-19 test.

Nov 19 | Susan Morse

FDA approves first COVID-19 home test

The test, which provides results in 30 minutes, is currently available by prescription only.

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Nov 19 | Susan Morse

Kaiser agrees to pay $6.4 million to settle claims it received inflated Medicare Advantage payments

The allegations were brought by a whistleblower former employee who will receive about…

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