by Jordana Choucair | Oct 19, 2022 | Payers
Research published in Radiology found a more than 10-fold price discrepancy for common imaging services provided at the same hospital. Researchers examined data from more than 2,000 hospitals to determine the range of negotiated prices between hospitals and insurance...
by Jordana Choucair | Oct 18, 2022 | Payers
The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit against Cigna, alleging it made tens of millions of dollars by making certain Medicare Advantage (MA) patients seem sicker than they actually were. According to the lawsuit, Cigna structured home visits for the primary...
by Jordana Choucair | Oct 18, 2022 | Payers
For the first time in 40 years, overall inflation accelerated at a faster rate than health care costs, but experts warn it won’t last long. According to a Mercer survey, employers expect health benefits costs to increase 4.4 percent this year – half the rate of...
by Jordana Choucair | Oct 18, 2022 | Public Health/Prevention
A report from the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis found that Trump political appointees and former White House officials interfered with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance and “bullied” officials. The report demonstrated a...
by Jordana Choucair | Oct 17, 2022 | Life Sciences
Starting today, Americans will be able to buy lower-cost hearing aids without a prescription or medical exam. The White House said that Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. and Walmart Inc. locations are stocked with lower-cost hearing aids, while CVS Health Corp. will begin...
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