The more than 2,200 hospitals that will incur penalties also represent the lowest number in nearly a decade, as the CMS adjusted its calculations for the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Walgreens and Walmart also have reportedly reached deals. If they become final, it could end much of the yearslong litigation over the pharmacy companies’ role in the opioid epidemic.
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The study highlights how the reproductive care workforce has changed over the pandemic, which is likely to have important ripple effects for patients seeking out abortion and contraception services after the fall of Roe v. Wade.
The provider, which focuses on care for seniors, is collaborating with Cigna to offer services like house calls and remote monitoring to Medicare Advantage customers in four states.