Business of Medicine
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Despite U.S. court’s ruling, Medicaid work requirements advance in other states
The fallout from the federal court ruling June 29 that struck down the Medicaid work requirement in Kentucky was swift.
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Cost led to missed care for 4.5% of Americans in 2017
Steady decline in national rate appears to have halted.
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Trump administration proposes changes to HHS, FDA
The action is part of a sweeping reform proposal, issued June 21, aimed at bringing more operational efficiency to the federal government as a...
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HHS’s Azar teases changes to APMs
“We genuinely want to revolutionize how health care is paid for ... in an outcome-based, health-based, non-procedure-, non-sickness-based way.”
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Administration eases way for small businesses to buy insurance in bulk
The result could be higher premiums for plans obtained through the Affordable Care Act online marketplaces.
From the Journals
Parents say cancer prevention is the best reason to give HPV vaccine
Other reasons that ranked high were appeals to the vaccine’s lasting benefit and safety.
From the Journals
FDA already balances safety, access to investigational drugs
A new study looks at the effectiveness of existing expanded access programs in the wake of enacting the Right to Try law.
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Azar blames PBMs for no drop in prescription prices
Unscientific survey by two senators indicates it’s not going to happen.
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6 ways to reduce liability by improving doc-nurse teams
Solid teamwork among physicians and nurses not only makes for a smoother work environment, it also helps to reduce medical errors and lower the...
Conference Coverage
Make adult immunization a profit center
NEW ORLEANS – “It is virtually impossible to lose money giving vaccines.”
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Most Medicaid enrollees exempt from work requirements
States’ online reporting systems represent potential barrier to many recipients.