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Mar 12 | Jonah Comstock

Biden announces national vaccine finder website, May 1 eligibility for all adults

The president promised rapid progress on vaccination in his first prime-time address to the American people.

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The agency advises that infection-control measures be put in place during visits, such as social distancing and outdoors visits when possible.

Mar 11 | Mallory Hackett

CMS updates nursing home guidance to allow for indoor visits

The agency advises that infection-control measures be put in place during visits, such as social distancing and outdoors visits…

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Mar 11 | Jeff Lagasse

CVS Health expands COVID-19 vaccine offerings to 29 states

The company is now administering vaccines in roughly 1,200 stores across 29 states and Puerto Rico.

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Mar 11 | Susan Morse

House approves $1.9 trillion rescue plan, which now goes before Biden for his signature

The bill includes $34 billion to help consumers get health insurance coverage through the ACA.

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Mar 10 | Jeff Lagasse

Former FDA commissioners prompt Biden to nominate permanent head

The commissioners highlighted the FDA's role in the pandemic response, including issuing guidance on vaccines and drugs.

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Mar 09 | Susan Morse

Office of Civil Rights extends comment period on changes to HIPAA privacy rule

OCR says it anticipates a high degree of public interest because the HIPAA Privacy Rule affects nearly anyone.

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Mar 09 | Jeff Lagasse

Requests for brand name over generic prescription drugs cost Medicare $1.7 billion in a single year

Clinicians and patients together requested brand name prescription drugs over generics 30%…

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Mar 09 | Susan Morse

CDC relaxes COVID-19 restrictions as more Americans get vaccinated

The new recommendations show the country is rounding the corner, but that precautions need to be followed to prevent…

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Mar 08 | Susan Morse

Senate passes $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, without additional hospital funding

The American Rescue Plan doesn't include funding for hospitals or loan forgiveness, which was…

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Mar 05 | Susan Morse

HHS asks Supreme Court for more time in filing response to site neutral payment review

The American Hospital Association has requested judicial review of an appeals court decision to reduce…

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HHS extends COVID-19 public health emergency declaration until April This action marks the fourth time HHS has extended the declaration that has paid parity for telehealth and continues reporting waivers.

Healthcare M&A's down in 2020 but analysts say COVID-19 is a catalyst for future deals Forty-four percent of healthcare CFOs say the pandemic will drive an increase in partnerships across the healthcare ecosystem.

CMS issues final rule on healthcare technology access for seniors The rule is meant to ease undue burden for innovators and speed access to potentially lifesaving technologies.

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