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Health spending growth normalized in 2022 post-COVID, CMS says

Health spending growth normalized in 2022 post-COVID, CMS says

Healthcare spending grew 4.1% in 2022, faster than the 3.2% spending growth in 2021 but notably slower than the rate of 10.6% in...

CMS asks health plans, PBMs to ease up on independent pharmacies

CMS asks health plans, PBMs to ease up on independent pharmacies

A new letter urges payers to put in place special payment arrangements with pharmacies before a new policy kicks in that...

Biden administration goes after drug patents in bid to lower prices

Biden administration goes after drug patents in bid to lower prices

The White House is supporting a policy that would allow the U.S. government to sidestep patent protections for drugs developed...

Biden administration finalizes rule requiring nursing homes disclose ownership

Biden administration finalizes rule requiring nursing homes disclose ownership

The rule comes amid growing concerns about the role of private equity firm ownership in nursing homes. Article By: Susanna...

New York proposes ‘nation-leading’ hospital cybersecurity regulations

New York proposes ‘nation-leading’ hospital cybersecurity regulations

The rules aim to safeguard hospitals from growing cybersecurity threats and keep them operating during an attack. Article By: Emily...

Senators urge CMS to withhold staffing mandate, citing negative impact on veteran care

Senators urge CMS to withhold staffing mandate, citing negative impact on veteran care

Members of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee urged the CMS to rescind or revise its staffing proposal for nursing facilities...