New Report Recommends Ways To Improve Access to Electronic Health Records
A new report by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC)…
Monthly Archives: July, 2017
The Future of Telemedicine Can Help Address Access to Care Issues
Telemedicine has been gaining more popularity as a way to increase patients’ access to care,…
Community Oncology Alliance Explains PBMs’ Impact on Patients
In a new video from the Community Oncology Alliance, consumers can learn about the impact…
Pricing Transparency Could Help Lower Prescription Drug Costs
As consumers continue to pay more out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs, greater price transparency is…
Celgene CEO Offers Proposals To Improve Patient Access to Affordable Drug Therapies
In a recent article, Celgene CEO, Mark Alles, offered three proposals that would dramatically improve…
Blue Cross Blue Shield Proposes Rate Increases in Ga. Amid Uncertainty in Washington
Amid uncertainty of the future of the Affordable Care Act, Blue Cross Blue Shield proposed…
Aetna Threatens To Exit Ill. Medicaid Managed Care Program
Aetna recently filed a notice of intent to terminate its Medicaid managed care contracts with…
Medicare Beneficiaries Receiving Observation Care Later Surprised by Hospital, Nursing Home Bills
Many Medicare beneficiaries are surprised by hospital and nursing home bills, finding out Medicare did…
Wearable UV Patch Helps Protect Against Health Effects from Prolonged Sun Exposure
A new wearable ultraviolet (UV) patch can monitor UV rays to help protect against potential…
Sen. Mitch McConnell Suggests Bipartisan Fix if ACA Repeal Fails
On Thursday, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell stated that a bipartisan fix will be needed…