Lawmakers on Thursday reached a bipartisan deal that would extend current levels of government funding through Feb. 18 and doesn’t include provisions to push back or stop the upcoming Medicare cuts.
Nearly 150 million insured Americans will benefit from the move, helping to lower their costs for the over-the-counter tests that can retail for around $25 for one kit.
State and federal lawmakers are battling over the fate of a federal COVID-19 vaccine mandate for healthcare workers that will soon be decided in court. At least two major health systems have paused their vaccination requirements as a result of the pending litigation.
Officials have released an updated deployment schedule for the beleaguered $16 billion EHR modernization project.
CVS is looking to weave together its virtual and physical assets to capture a greater slice of patients’ healthcare journeys — and the corresponding revenue.
Healthcare CIOs help companies maintain the quality of care, balance costs, keep critical IT infrastructure up and running and attract enough talent to meet innovation goals.
After several family members had early heart attacks, Kathiresan vowed to understand why they happen. His research journey has changed medical practice and led to a new biotech startup, Verve Therapeutics.
FDA says manufacturers and hospitals are both responsible for protecting devices from growing cybersecurity threats. However, healthcare organizations carry a much heavier load.
Hospital interests are sending letters to top congressional leadership and even launching ad campaigns in a bid to stave off pending Medicare cuts.
Patients who leaned toward in-person care were more willing to pay for it, while those who preferred video visits were more sensitive to out-of-pocket costs, a survey conducted by Rand found.