The White House said the money is an attempt to refund overpaid premiums, but it’s unclear how the 1 million recipients were selected and why they’re receiving a set $500.

In March, a U.S. District Court judge agreed with hospital plaintiffs who claimed in a lawsuit that the A-to-F grading system was deceptive, with those that chose to engage in enhanced data sharing receiving higher rankings. Leapfrog has defended its methodology, arguing the grades are constitutionally protected opinions. 

The company’s artificial intelligence is used by payers to aid in the development of health plans and to automatically scan medical claims for accuracy. According to a media report, the investment firm TPG is looking into buying the business.

If passed, House Bill 2763 would develop a state-run system to cover the costs of healthcare delivery for every resident of the state. A companion bill is soon to be introduced in the state Senate.

A survey from the Physician Advocacy Institute found that doctors in corporate medicine are regularly feeling pressured to make decisions that align with business interests rather than what’s best for patients. 

It isn’t clear how many scammers are involved in the effort, but health systems across the country are warning their patients to ignore fake messages, many of which offer a “reward” in the form of a “MyChart Medicare Kit.”

After months of consideration, CMS has officially signed off on major changes to its TAVR policies. The treatment of asymptomatic patients is now covered by Medicare, for example, and fewer reporting requirements are in place when symptomatic patients undergo treatment.

House lawmakers are proposing the Ensuring Timely Access to Coverage Decisions Act in a bid to bolster transparency and stakeholder involvement.