Amazon expands drug subscription program to Medicare members
RxPass is now available to more than 50 million Medicare members after Amazon brought it into compliance with the insurance program’s regulatory standards.
CMS to end Change Healthcare cyberattack financial relief program
The Medicare funding program, which launched in March to ease cash flow challenges for providers, will stop accepting applications July 12.
By the numbers: The impact of the Ascension cyberattack
The health system, one of the largest nonprofits in the country, lost access to its electronic health record, patient portal and some phone systems after the attack in early May.
Biden administration gives providers grace period to open surprise billing arbitration
Because of the cyberattack on Change Healthcare earlier this year, providers say they’re having difficultly getting the necessary information from plans required to kick off the dispute resolution process.
Passion in orthopedics and beyond: Meet Dr. Lew Schon on The Ortho Show
Explore the connection between orthopedics and rock music with Dr. Lew Schon on The Ortho Show. Discover how this pioneering surgeon ended up performing with the Foo Fighters in an inspiring episode hosted by Dr. Scott Sigman.
Why the time is now for building Medicare Advantage networks
Healthcare payers are leveraging automation and technology to build robust Medicare Advantage networks, overcoming challenges posed by changing deadlines and regulatory complexities.
VA extends EHR modernization contract with Oracle
Even though patient safety and technical concerns have plagued the years-long rollout of the new electronic health record, the Department of Veterans Affairs extended its contract with Oracle Health for another 11 months.
Steward contends with possible facility closures
State regulators, workers and creditors reacted to Steward’s new loan terms, which demand the health system transition or close facilities that don’t sell at auction.
CMMI’s savings record sparks concern among lawmakers
Republicans at a House subcommittee hearing noted the innovation center has increased federal spending instead of reining in costs. But the director of the center said it has learned from all its tested models, even ones that didn’t save money.
CMS recalculates Medicare Advantage star ratings in major win for insurers
The redo comes after regulators lost two court cases over the methodology used to determine 2024’s quality ratings, and should result in hundreds of millions of dollars in additional bonuses to plans that see their ratings improve.