Policy and Legislation

Apr 01 | Jeff Lagasse

One-year projected costs of coronavirus to the commercial market could hit $251 billion

Consumers will feel these increased costs through higher out-of-pocket expenses and premiums,…

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Mar 31 | Susan Morse

AHA wants federal stimulus funds to go directly to hospitals

HHS and CMS should immediately distribute funds to every hospital at the rate of $25,000 per bed, or $30,000 in hot spots, AHA…

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Mar 31 | Jeff Lagasse

Lessons from the Spanish flu: Early restrictions lowered disease, mortality rates

Cities that adopted early, broad isolation and prevention measures had lower disease and mortality rates…

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Mar 30 | Jeff Lagasse

Trump accuses hospitals of hoarding ventilators and other supplies during coronavirus pandemic

With COVID-19 spreading, Trump has suggested that the increase in demand for supplies may not…

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Mar 30 | Susan Morse

DOJ accuses Anthem of fraud in risk adjustment payments for its Medicare Advantage plans

Anthem claims the DOJ has violated the law in holding Medicare Advantage plans to payment standards…

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Mar 27 | Susan Morse

House passes $2 trillion stimulus package: What now for hospitals?

President Trump signs $2 trillion coronavirus bill that includes $100 billion for hospitals.

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Mar 27 |

Aetna is waiving cost-sharing for inpatient hospital admissions related to COVID-19

Other insurers have committed to covering testing at no cost to patients, as well as doctor visit…

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Mar 27 | Susan Morse

AMA wants visa process opened up to fill physician shortages

The physicians are needed to meet the demand during the COVID-19 pandemic, AMA says.

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Mar 25 | Susan Morse

$2 trillion stimulus package includes $100 billion request from hospitals

Many hospitals will not be able to survive the damage to their cash flow for longer than 60-90 days, report says.

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Mar 25 | Jeff Lagasse

Health and Human Services announces $250 million in grants to provide meals for older adults

The need for these services has increased as community measures to slow transmission of COVID-19…

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