by Jessica Casebolt | Jul 13, 2023 | Inequities and SDOH, Tea Leaves
KFF HealthNews shared an analysis of data on the state councils that wield immense power over how opioid abatement dollars are spent in various states. The data shows that councils are as unique as states are from one another. They vary in size, power, and the amount...
by Jessica Casebolt | Jul 13, 2023 | Public Health/Prevention, Tea Leaves
Half of U.S. adults skip important health screenings, according to a survey released by Aflac. The survey noted that women have a less positive outlook than men regarding their current and future health prospects. Skipping regular checkups is common among individuals...
by Jessica Casebolt | Jul 13, 2023 | Providers, Tea Leaves
The federal government will pay eligible hospitals in the 340B program $9 billion to offset payment cuts the Supreme Court ruled unlawful last year. In 2018, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) cut prescription drug payments for 340B-covered entity...
by Jessica Casebolt | Jul 13, 2023 | M&A, Tea Leaves
A federal judge on Wednesday granted Teladoc Health’s motion to dismiss a securities class-action suit against the telehealth company stemming from its merger with Livongo. The amended version of the complaint, originally filed as a putative class action against...
by Jessica Casebolt | Jul 13, 2023 | Inequities and SDOH, Tea Leaves
Medicare’s value-based programs are penalizing inpatient hospitals for community-level health equity factors that impact outcomes but are largely out of hospitals’ control, according to a recent analysis. Specifically, the study, based on Centers for Medicare &...
by Jessica Casebolt | Jul 12, 2023 | Payers, Tea Leaves
President Joe Biden on Friday rolled out a new set of initiatives to reduce health care costs, including a crackdown on scam insurance plans, new guidance to prevent surprise medical bills, and an effort to reduce medical debt tied to credit cards. A proposed rule on...
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