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New rule aims to claw back overcharges from MA plans

The move could reclaim overpayments of an estimated $479 million from 2018 and $4.7 billion over 10 years.

January 31, 2023
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HHS proposes new rule to expand birth control access under the ACA

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposed a new rule that would expand access to contraception under the ACA “so that all women who need or want birth control are able to obtain it."

January 31, 2023
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COVID-19 public health emergency to end in May

"If the PHE were suddenly terminated, it would sow confusion and chaos into this critical wind-down," the White House said.

January 31, 2023
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Burnout is causing clinicians to say goodbye to healthcare

The latest findings highlight the worsening crisis of burnout among U.S. clinicians, who have frequently cited the COVID-19 pandemic as a major impact.

January 30, 2023
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FDA announces recall of hemodialysis catheters due to risk of leaks, adverse outcomes

“The use of the defective catheter may cause serious adverse health outcomes, including bleeding or the need for surgical removal and replacement of the affected catheter,” according to an FDA advisory.

January 30, 2023

Record-breaking number of Americans enrolled in health insurance for 2023

A record-breaking 16.3 million people signed up for health insurance coverage on the Affordable Care Act marketplace during the latest open enrollment period.

January 27, 2023
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Kroger launches colorectal clinical trial sites

Kroger’s latest move underscores how large companies in other industries are making their way into the healthcare space.

January 26, 2023
COVID-19 vaccines help reduce the serious coronavirus infections and hospitalizations. Multiple studies have shown that the risk from very rare vaccine side effects are far outweighed by the much greater risk of hospitalization and death due to COVID infections.

Updated COVID-19 booster protects against subvariants, new study confirms

The findings stem from a new CDC study comparing people who received the new booster and those who received between two to four doses of the original vaccine.

January 26, 2023

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In addition, cardiologists average an additional $75,000 per year in incentive-based bonuses. That number is only higher for two other specialties. 

CMS has issued its proposed rule for the 2025 Medicare hospital inpatient prospective payment system, suggesting a payment increase of 2.6%. According to the American Hospital Association, this update would not be enough at a time when hospitals are already struggling to stay open. 

The rumors, it seems, were true. Once the deal is finalized, Shockwave Medical will operate as a business unit within Johnson & Johnson MedTech.

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