ACP calls for changes to address the high cost of drugs by Joanne Finnegan Tuesday, November 12, 2019 In two new policy papers, the American College of Physicians recommended changes to help stem the high cost of prescription drugs.
Voters want action on drug prices, but are lawmakers listening? by Emmarie Huetteman, Kaiser Health News Monday, November 11, 2019 With such broad and bipartisan support, why do the odds look grim for Congress to pass significant drug pricing legislation this year?
Federal judge overturns Trump's 'conscience' rule by Joanne Finnegan Wednesday, November 6, 2019 A federal judge in New York today struck down the Trump administration’s so-called conscience rights rule.
Canada rebukes White House on drug importation plan by Robert King Monday, November 4, 2019 The Canadian ambassador to the U.S. rebuked the White House's efforts to encourage drug importation, claiming it will harm Canada's drug supplies.
CMS: Stay tuned for final rule on hospital price transparency by Tina Reed Friday, November 1, 2019 Final OPPS rules were released Friday, but a proposal that would require hospitals to post "shoppable prices" remains on hold—at least for now.
Lawmakers reintroduce popular bill to expand telehealth by Heather Landi Wednesday, October 30, 2019 Healthcare industry groups cheered bipartisan, bicameral legislation introduced on Wednesday that aims to expand Medicare coverage for telehealth.
CMS unveils 5 'pillars' to curbing fraud, waste in Medicare by Paige Minemyer Tuesday, October 22, 2019 To curb Medicare fraud, the Trump administration is designing a five-pronged integrity strategy for the program.
Google taps Karen DeSalvo as first chief health officer by Heather Landi Friday, October 18, 2019 Tech giant Google has tapped former Obama administration healthcare official Karen DeSalvo as its first chief health officer.
House committees advance Pelosi drug plan by Robert King Thursday, October 17, 2019 A pair of House committees has advanced Speaker Nancy Pelosi's drug prices plan to the full House with several changes.
Doctors say don't hand over power to payers in surprise billing by Joanne Finnegan Thursday, October 17, 2019 In a letter, 111 physician organizations weighed in on surprise billing, urging Congress not to turn more power over to health insurers.
