06.25.19
It is no surprise that healthcare data breaches are on the rise.
On May 23, the bipartisan leadership of the House Ways and Means Committee released a four-page draft discussion bill that, if enacted, would make the most significant changes to the Part D benefit since the Affordable Care Act’s changes to the coverage gap.
05.22.19
Prize promotions—such as sweepstakes, contests and giveaways—are popular and effective ways for healthcare organizations to attract, engage and retain customers; increase brand awareness; and, for nonprofits, raise funds.
04.24.19
Inpatient psychiatric facilities offer critical support to Americans with severe mental health needs.
More than 93 million Americans—80% of Internet users—have searched online for a health-related topic, such as a particular medical treatment, doctor, hospital or health insurance.
12.19.18
Manatt’s survey reveals that nearly all state Medicaid fee-for-service (FFS) programs provide reimbursement for some telemedicine services, generally expanding access to telemedicine for their Medicaid FFS beneficiaries.
11.07.18
Recognizing significant changes in healthcare practice, especially innovations in the active management and ongoing care of chronically ill patients, and patients’ desire to avoid unnecessary doctor visits, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule on November ...
10.23.18
Healthcare is among the top three industries being targeted for Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) litigation.
Healthcare IT News reports that 65% of patients with primary care providers would be willing to see them through a telehealth visit—and 50 million Americans would switch their family practice providers to have access to video visits.
09.25.18
Program integrity includes activities to prevent, detect and respond to fraud, waste, abuse and noncompliance with certain contractual or other regulatory requirements that result in improper payments.