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By Jeff Lagasse | 12:50 pm | March 13, 2020
Among the recommendations are requiring coverage of preventive services with no cost-sharing and expanding resources for health workers.
By Susan Morse | 11:06 am | March 13, 2020
President Trump is expected to make an emergency disaster declaration today at 3 p.m
By Jeff Lagasse | 05:11 pm | March 12, 2020
Under strict proposals, in-network negotiated hospital prices could be cut by 31% to 40%, saving up to $124 billion annually.
By HIMSS TV | 08:30 am | March 12, 2020
Omar Fikree, vice president at Mubadala Investment Company, is working toward collaborating with a number of reputable regulators to shape digital health.
By Susan Morse | 10:30 pm | March 11, 2020
President Trump announces travel bans, emergency measures to help individuals and small businesses financially impacted.
By Jeff Lagasse | 12:49 pm | March 11, 2020
The proactive steps are part of the White House Task Force's efforts to ensure proper supply and containment of the disease.
By Susan Morse | 11:48 am | March 10, 2020
Health information will be transferred outside the protections of federal privacy laws, with information bought and sold on the open market, AHIP says.
By Susan Morse | 11:43 am | March 09, 2020
Health plans in Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, CHIP, and through the federal exchanges, must share claims data electronically with patients.
By Susan Morse | 11:12 am | March 06, 2020
Cigna and Aetna said they are waiving consumer co-pays, cost sharing and other out-of-pocket costs.
By Susan Morse | 11:20 am | March 05, 2020
CMS calls on all providers to activate infection-control practices and issues guidance to inspectors.