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Biden administration finalizes rule raising mental health coverage standards for private plans
The rule gives additional teeth to an almost 16-year-old law meant to force health insurers to cover mental health and...
Healthcare labor shortage predicted by 2028, with uneven state impacts: report
Certain states and specialties will face acute shortages, while others will see a surplus of workers, according to a new study from...
AI still the most exciting emerging technology for healthcare: survey
AI was the most compelling new technology for the fourth year in a row, with leaders also saying the technology had...
Hospitals boost operating margins in July: report
Increased demand for services helped offset high expenses for hospitals, according to analytic solutions firm Strata. Article By: Susanna Vogel...
OIG estimates 1 in 4 for-profit nursing homes not complying with infection control staffing rules
Facilities reported challenges hiring and retaining qualified infection prevention personnel, according to the analysis by the HHS’ Office of Inspector General....
Updated COVID shots from Pfizer, Moderna cleared by FDA
The reformulated messenger RNA vaccines are designed to more closely match currently circulating coronavirus variants. Article By: Ned Pagliarulo Blog...
Companies aren’t as resilient against cyber risks as they think
Almost half of the companies surveyed said they need more than six days to recover their core business processes after...
Medicare Advantage prior authorization denials increased in 2022
More than 80% of denied requests were overturned when appealed, but few beneficiaries formally questioned the decisions. Article By: Emily...
Premiums for ACA plans to grow 7% next year: KFF
Insurers cited workforce shortages, hospital consolidation and growing demand for pricey GLP-1 drugs as reasons driving the premium increases for 2025....
Appeals court hands providers latest win in No Surprises litigation
The 5th Circuit Court’s decision vacates instructions that arbiters should first consider the qualifying payment amount in deciding payments over contested out-of-network bills. Article...
