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There was also a difference in patient survival. The 28-day death rate was almost 3% lower in the combination therapy group.
The National Association of ACOs is urging CMS to make program permanent.
The changes are effective in 2022 and may lower enrollee cost sharing on the most expensive prescription drugs, CMS said.
Getting paid has become imperative during a time when both hospitals and patients may be cash-strapped.
Goals include reducing consumer costs, accelerating innovation and clarifying program requirements.
Forty-four percent of healthcare CFOs say the pandemic will drive an increase in partnerships across the healthcare ecosystem.
HHS said greater understanding of the uses and potential benefits of these treatments is needed among health systems.
Lower courts had blocked FDA in-person requirements for abortion medication last summer, finding them to be a "substantial obstacle" during the pandemic.
With the new network, a provider will be able to search their community for resources and then refer patients directly.
He comes to this position amidst COVID-19 and will be responsible for the organization as the country works to end the pandemic this year.