Stronger-than-expected economic recovery from COVID-19 pushed back Medicare’s go-broke date by two years, though budget hawks are warning the sunnier outlook might rely on outdated assumptions.
The data provides a snapshot of early 2022 when COVID-19 infections dropped and patients seemed more willing to return to the doctor’s office.
The amount reflects the third-straight year of massive insurer rebates as payers experienced high profits from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Of the voting members, 99% cast ballots in favor of authorizing a strike after failing to reach a new bargaining agreement with the county.
The paper is the latest in a flurry of publications that have showcased inequity in hospital systems across the country.
The new Homeward partnership is Rite Aid’s first effort to bring clinical services to its stores, following in the tracks of rivals like CVS Health and Walgreens.
Consumers are overpaying for generic drug prescriptions by as much as 20% due to pharmacy benefit manager practices like copay clawbacks and spread pricing, researchers found.
Kaufman Hall’s new findings reverse trends from March, when hospitals saw a modest rise in hospital patient volumes and temporary expense reliefs.
Gagan Singh is replacing Gerry Lewis, who during his time as CIO oversaw layoffs and the outsourcing of tech support in Ascension’s technologies team.