Among the many health provisions of the $1.7 trillion omnibus spending package that passed on Friday and was signed into law by President Biden, is a long-awaited plan for Medicaid coverage determinations.

Tina Wheeler is the U.S.

Northwell Health clinical experts are warning of a potential “tripledemic” surge as people gather to celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and the New Year.  

Abigail Katz and Leslie Iburg with United Language Group talk about the challenges that come with eventual expiration of the federal public health emergency and what is needed to reach beneficiaries.

Prompted by President Biden’s executive order on promoting competition, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is releasing ownership data for all Medicare-certified hospitals.

More than half of Americans, 62%, don’t trust their health plan when searching for care, according to a new consumer survey report conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Ribbon Health.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, is making additional supply of Tamiflu available to jurisdictions to respond to an increased demand for the antiviral during this flu season, including through the Strategic National Stockpile.

Community Health Network is working toward creating seamless and frictionless care delivery. Dr. Patrick McGill, the health system’s EVP and chief transformation officer, talks about how and the outcomes.

Due to increased demand, pharmacies are limiting the sale of children’s fever and pain medications. Walgreens said by statement, “Retailers nationwide are experiencing supplier fulfillment challenges due to increased demand of over-the-counter pediatric fever-reducing products. While Walgreens continues to have products to support our customers and patients, we have put into effect an online-only purchase […]

One of the most important components of the No Surprises Act is the Transparency in Coverage rule, the requirements of which have been rolling out throughout the year – requiring health insurers and group health plans, including self-funded clients, to provide cost-sharing data to consumers via machine readable files and consumer price transparency tools. Already, payers […]