Friday, October 1, 2021: Payers

HHS issued an interim final rule that outlines how dispute resolution regarding surprise billing should work between out-of-network providers and insurers. The rule states that payers and providers must start with a 30-day “open negotiation” to determine a...

Friday, October 1, 2021: Life Sciences

Merck & Co. said its experimental antiviral pill to treat COVID-19 reduced the risk of hospitalization and death by nearly half in a clinical trial. The results prompted an independent monitoring board to recommend the study end early because of the promising...