FAIR Health analysis finds maternal and neonatal health issues more prevalent during pandemic
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Language included in the recently-passed $900 billion COVID-19 relief package will finally ban the practice of surprise medical billing – an achievement several years in the making. Congress passed the relief bill Monday night and it is awaiting President Trump's signature. Surprise billing happens when an individual unexpectedly receives medical
During a webinar conversation on Monday, health care executives, lawmakers, and thought leaders discussed potential legislative concepts to reform the US health care system. The concepts build on the Affordable Care Act and aim to move the country closer to universal coverage while also reducing the total cost of care
During a webinar next week, health leaders will explore possible changes to the health care system that could result in better outcomes, lower costs, and new investments in families and communities. The webinar, “Achieving Value in Health Care and Increased Investments in Health,” will take place on Monday, December 14 from
Pritzker Children’s Initiative selected 10 communities to receive three-year Community Innovation Grants to provide healthcare services for infants and toddlers. “Supporting strong prenatal-to-(3 year old) efforts in communities across the nation is key to expanding the numbers of young children in the United States with access to high-quality
On November 27th, the Trump Administration published its “Most Favored Nation” (MFN) executive order in the federal register, which begins a countdown to implementation on January 1st of 2021. MFN would tie reimbursement for Medicare Part B to a lowest denominator price assessment drawn from an index of other countries
Democrats hoped a victory in the presidential election would translate into strengthened numbers in Congress too, and thus provide a mandate to enact far-reaching health care legislation. It didn’t work out that way. Republicans are poised to pick up eleven seats in the House and may control the Senate, even