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 The data comes from the Commonwealth Fund. The group’s annual survey found that uninsured rates among all working-aged adults in the U.S. are rising, now standing at 11%—a number expected to go up as Medicaid work requirements go into effect. |
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Many details, including the number of victims and the method hackers used to perform the data breach, are unknown. The company said the incident is still being investigated with the help of law enforcement. |  |
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Expertise and commitment of FDA reviewers remain in place, but the agency’s ability to communicate openly with industry has become a significant concern. |  |
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Centene echoes complaints previously brought up by Alignment Health, accusing the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of violating the Administrative Procedure Act. In both cases, a July judicial victory by another healthcare payer may set the precedent. |  |
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The merger between Hackensack Meridian Health and Hunterdon Health has many conditions, including a $200 million investment in facility upgrades. The deal will be finalized once it receives a rubber stamp from regulators. |  |
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Americans were split along party lines, but broadly speaking, federal healthcare agencies are historically unpopular, based on data going back as far as 2003. |  |
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“There’s no correlation between the cost of healthcare and the quality you’re getting.” |  |
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With its $350M in new funding, EliseAI said it plans to build out its technology and sales force. It currently works with specialty provider groups to automate practice operations such as scheduling and insurance verification. |  |
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Andrew Einstein, MD, PhD, spoke to Cardiovascular Business about the potential benefits and limitations of using coronary CT angiography as a screening modality. |  |
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A new paper details how radiologist-directed expedited recalls can prioritize resources for highly suspicious findings and reduce the time patients wait for further evaluation. |  |
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