Policy and Legislation

The rule finalizes a maximum annual limitation on cost-sharing that is $400 below what CMS proposed in November 2020.

This week's top stories include Patient ID Now pushing for a patient identification strategy that protects individual safety and security, President Biden addressing healthcare costs, and Accolade acquiring PlushCare.

Tripathi talks about the new information blocking rules, the value of FHIR and open APIs, and how data exchange is evolving for a more robust public health response.

Biden wants to keep the lower ACA premiums available under the American Rescue Plan.

New variants of COVID-19 highlight the need for genomic surveillance and sequencing as well as the importance of collaboration in the fight against the coronavirus, says Christine Czerniak, technical officer of the WHO Health Emergencies Programme.

Commonwealth Fund authors call for a deeper policy look into a system that limits options for beneficiaries without their knowledge.

The reminder is in response to complaints about charges by providers, which are prohibited under the CDC's vaccination program.

Earlier this month, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle P. Walensky declared racism to be a serious public health threat.

The group is calling for increased flexibility, particularly in the face of a new surge that’s taking place in several states.

These providers predominately serve low-income and minority communities.