The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has withdrawn its appeal of a district court ruling that determined the agency must recalculate Medicare Advantage Star Ratings for UnitedHealthcare. CMS had originally signaled its intent to file an appeal to the Fifth Circuit Court in Texas, but CMS has withdrawn its notice of appeal without providing […]
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he was not anti-vaccine in his opening statement before the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday morning. “I am pro-safety,” Kennedy said to shouts in the Senate chamber. “I believe vaccines play a critical role.”
Pfizer, on behalf of its wholly-owned subsidiary Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company, has agreed to pay close to $60 million to resolve kickback allegations involving payment to providers.
Homecare Homebase helps home health and hospice agencies meet mandates of the CMS final rule by updating technology and the EHR, says Luke Rutledge, president of Homecare Homebase.
Digital programs enhance patient engagement by increasing involvement and self-management, according to Yanyan Hu, CIO of the Ministry of Health Singapore, who is speaking at HIMSS25. Health tech improves communication, and encourages self-management and behavioral change, Hu said.
Change Healthcare has confirmed that about 190 million people were affected by the 2024 cyberattack that caused upheaval in the healthcare industry, with the majority of those having already been notified. UnitedHealth Group, Change’s parent company, said in a statement that the final number will be filed with the Office of Civil Rights at a […]