As cross-state telemedicine waivers expire, virtual care advocates focus on long-term policy changes
There’s a complication: No one solution to the U.S.’ patchy physician licensing infrastructure has universal buy-in.
Washington ups pressure on PBMs with more aggressive FTC policy, congressional request to study GAO industry
The Federal Trade Commission voted unanimously on Thursday to adopt a policy statement to more closely examine fees and rebates paid to PBMs in exchange for preferred coverage for their drugs from payers.
Medicare data errors impede health equity efforts, OIG says
The ability to assess health disparities and improve care delivery in communities of color hinges on the quality of race and ethnicity data which is currently falling short, the report said.
The cultural and mental health skills that medical and health science students need in today’s world
From memorizing facts about illnesses to learning how to perform procedures, every medical and health science university offers curricula and opportunities to ensure that its students hone their hard skills.
FDA authorizes Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for young children
The much-anticipated decision follows two days after a panel of independent experts unanimously recommended expanding the shots’ use. A CDC panel is meeting Friday and Saturday to develop specific recommendations.
Hospitals failing to provide charity care notices, California AG alleges
California Attorney General Rob Bonta sent letters to hospitals warning them that failure to notify patients of free or reduced care is a violation of state law.
CVS appoints new chief strategy officer
Prior to joining CVS, Violetta Ostafin was at insurance company Aon, and also worked as a managing director and partner at Boston Consulting Group.
Thousand Los Angeles Kaiser nurses to go on strike
The nurses are demanding measures they say will improve staffing conditions in new contracts, like the addition of more ancillary staff to ensure nurses are able to take adequate rest and meal breaks.
Pharma under the microscope as FTC considers new ways to review acquisitions
At a two-day meeting, experts argued drug divestitures may not be enough to prevent market concentration. Economists and regulators also appeared worried by the effect of buyouts on innovation.
Apple Watch monitoring features for AFib, Parkinson’s cleared by FDA
With the new feature, atrial fibrillation patients may have an easier way to track the frequency of the condition over time and see whether lifestyle changes may have positive effects.