Policy & Regulations

This channel includes news coverage of healthcare policy and regulations set by Congress, the states, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and medical associations and societies. 

Trump promises to break US away from WHO

President Trump has stated he wants to terminate the United States’ relationship with the World Health Organization.

June 1, 2020

CVS facing lawsuit from six Blue Cross insurers

CVS Health has been accused of overcharging for generic medications in a new lawsuit brought forth by six Blue Cross Blue Shield plans.

May 29, 2020

More Part D plans will likely offer $35 monthly co-pays for insulin in 2021

More than 1,750 standalone Medicare Part D prescription drug plans and MA plans have applied to offer insulin at a maximum $35 copay for a month’s supply of the drug for the 2021 plan year, CMS announced.

May 26, 2020
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How private equity is ruining healthcare

The healthcare sector has seen an influx of funding from private equity groups over the last several years, aiding in the contraction of the industry. But has the influence of cash been beneficial for healthcare?

May 22, 2020

CVS Health to return $43M in coronavirus funds

CVS Health has stated it will return $43 million in funding it received for COVID-19 relief.

May 20, 2020
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Hospitals face steep revenue declines amid patient volume losses

Hospitals and healthcare providers are facing higher costs to care for complex COVID-19 patients while also suffering the loss of other procedures like elective surgeries that could help offset these higher costs.

May 19, 2020
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Hospital federation: Many hospitals now ‘teeter on the brink of financial collapse’

Plummeting healthcare spending due to COVID-19 had much to do with the U.S. gross domestic product falling 4.8% the first quarter of this year—and April’s report may bring no relief.  

May 5, 2020
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Agfa-Gevaert completes healthcare IT sale to Dedalus for $1.07B

Dedalus Group chairman Giorgio Moretti expresses pride over the deal going through despite the challenges COVID-19 has posed to Italy’s healthcare system and economy.

May 5, 2020

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In addition, cardiologists average an additional $75,000 per year in incentive-based bonuses. That number is only higher for two other specialties. 

CMS has issued its proposed rule for the 2025 Medicare hospital inpatient prospective payment system, suggesting a payment increase of 2.6%. According to the American Hospital Association, this update would not be enough at a time when hospitals are already struggling to stay open. 

The rumors, it seems, were true. Once the deal is finalized, Shockwave Medical will operate as a business unit within Johnson & Johnson MedTech.

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