Policy and Legislation
This action marks the fourth time HHS has extended the declaration that has paid parity for telehealth and continues reporting waivers.
The American Hospital Association had raised concerns about the proposed rule this past December, saying it could lead to confusion and program failures.
To get shots in arms faster, HHS has begun its partnership with 19 pharmacy chains.
The UnitedHealth Group subsidiary is charged in two conspiracies to suppress competition for the services of senior-level employees.
Democrats now control both chambers of Congress, which will likely grease the administrative wheels for the former vice president.
The rule is intended to allow prescribers to see that a drug is subject to prior authorization while they are prescribing it.
Some of the hurdles around vaccine distribution could be addressed with high-tech solutions, particularly where environmental management is concerned.
The group said the complexity of the proposed rule necessitates a longer window in which to conduct a thorough review.
The American Hospital Association is also against the rule that was to have gone into effect on January 1, 2021.
The move to value and care coordination is expected to accelerate in 2021.