Policy and Legislation

Nov 09, 2020 | Jeff Lagasse

More economic worries translate to less caution about COVID-19

These differences could have public health ramifications, as even modest reductions in social contacts can reduce infection and…

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Joe Biden was declared the winner of the election Saturday morning. (Photo by Tom Brenner/Getty Images)

Nov 07, 2020 | Susan Morse

What now for Joe Biden's presidency and healthcare?

Biden supports strengthening the ACA and public and private options in which public plans would compete with private plans.

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Oct 29, 2020 | Jeff Lagasse

Tennessee hospital rates are up most in counties where mask-wearing is optional

As the percentage of patients residing in mask-requirement counties increases, the growth curve flattens.

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CMS final rule mandates insurers post out-of-pocket costs for 500 shoppable services.

Oct 29, 2020 | Susan Morse

CMS issues final rule requiring payers to disclose negotiated rates with providers

Starting in 2023, the rule will require health plans to offer an online shopping tool to give out-of-pocket…

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Oct 29, 2020 | Mike Miliard

FBI, HHS warn of 'increased and imminent' cyber threat to hospitals

With the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, they describe some of the techniques that may be used by…

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Oct 28, 2020 | Jeff Lagasse

Provider groups push back against Trump claims that doctors are inflating COVID-19 numbers

The president's comments at a recent rally are false and contribute to the spread of…

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Oct 27, 2020 | Jeff Lagasse

Preventive approaches to containing COVID-19 more effective than reactive methods

Lessons learned from previous pandemics should have been implemented at the onset of the virus' spread,…

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Oct 27, 2020 | Susan Morse

President Obama looks back on Obamacare

Many of the political obstacles Obama faced prior to passage on Christmas Eve 2009 seem familiar today as the ACA faces final elimination.

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Oct 26, 2020 | Mallory Hackett

CMS delays start date of radiation oncology payment program after industry criticism

The decision comes after stakeholders said the model could result in even more financial challenges for…

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President Trump and Vice President Biden at the final debate

Oct 23, 2020 | Jonah Comstock

Trump, Biden make final healthcare pitches to American people

Thursday's final presidential debate contained many familiar lines and few ...

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