Top FDA official Woodcock to retire early next year
The 37-year veteran helmed the agency’s pandemic response, and was a key decision-maker in controversial calls on opioids, an Alzheimer’s therapy and muscular dystrophy drugs.
‘Finger-pointing and blame-shifting’: House subcommittee voices frustration over VA Oracle EHR rollout
Witnesses at the hearing said system performance has improved, but lawmakers called the persistent outages “unacceptable.”
FDA-ordered report tackles how to manage cybersecurity risks of legacy devices
The report proposes multiple actions for protecting older medical devices, including research into more modular devices and collecting data on cyber risks.
CMS proposes stricter network adequacy standards for plans in state-run ACA exchanges
Beginning in 2025, plans sold in state-based exchanges would be required to meet time and distance standards for provider access under a new rule proposed Wednesday.
CommonSpirit kicks off 2024 fiscal year with $738M loss
The nonprofit operator hopes that a California provider fee program, due to pay out later this fall, will lessen its losses.
New rule requires nursing homes to disclose ownership
The final rule comes in response to growing concerns about the role of private equity firm ownership in nursing homes.
Centene names new COO following leadership turnover
Current SVP Susan Smith will take the reins as the health insurer’s chief operating executive starting next year.
Senate subcommittee signals support for permanent telehealth flexibilities
But witnesses noted Congress shouldn’t wait to enshrine pandemic-era accommodations for virtual care, arguing regulatory uncertainty is a danger to telehealth’s longevity.
UnitedHealth sued over use of algorithm to deny care for MA members
The lawsuit alleges UnitedHealth used nH Predict to deny claims for Medicare Advantage seniors, despite the algorithm’s determinations being overturned in more than 90% of appeals.
Amazon’s One Medical partners with employer group for primary care
The primary care chain will serve as a virtual and in-person primary care provider for companies like Coca-Cola, Boeing and JPMorgan.