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Revised ACA premium calculator could up uninsured rate
But the CMS says the proposed change would lower premiums and lighten regulatory burdens.
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New or existing drugs? Both fuel price inflation
Existing drugs, not new drugs, drove much of the inflation in brand-name drug prices.
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Doc groups pushing back on Part B drug reimbursement proposal
Medical societies decry proposal of mandatory participation in the so-called International Pricing Index model, among other concerns.
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Financial returns more than cover cancer drug R&D
In an analysis of data on 99 cancer drugs, profits far exceeded the R&D costs, calling into question the rationale for the high cost of the...
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Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program may be doing more harm than good
Thirty-day postdischarge mortality went up after the program for some, down for others.
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Rheumatologists see little value in MOC
The most positive aspect of MOC reported in a survey is staying current with new knowledge via its Continuing Medical Education requirements.
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EHR stress linked to burnout
Almost two-thirds of respondents “agreed” or “strongly agreed” that EHRs add to the frustration of their day.
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Next legal ruling on ACA could come on New Year’s Eve
In general, Mr. Jost said that he does not expect Judge O’Connor’s ruling to stand.
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More rheumatology slots available, filled on Specialty Match Day, but numbers well below need
Fifteen more positions were offered and filled for the 2019 appointment year.
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Part D proposal includes prior authorization, step therapy
Plans would be allowed to implement prior authorization and step therapy for protected-class drugs “including to determine use for a protected...
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Fewer insured may have helped slow health spending growth in 2017
Spending on hospital care increased 4.6% to $1.1 trillion in 2017 and accounted for 33% of total health care spending.
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ONC releases draft strategy on reducing EHR burden
Comments are sought to help drive direction of reforms.
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Trump scheme for Part B drugs raises red flags
A proposed Trump administration plan for paying for drugs under Medicare Part B has raised red flags for doctors.
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Feds call for EHR interoperability. Again.
“Patients need to be able to access their own records. Period,” HHS Deputy Secretary Eric Hargan said.