U.S. employers ratchet up the pressure on the unvaccinatedU.S. employers ratchet up the pressure on the unvaccinatedU.S. employers ratchet up the pressure on the unvaccinated

U.S. employers ratchet up the pressure on the unvaccinated

Many of the companies that are requiring shots have mostly office workers who are already largely vaccinated and are reluctant to work alongside those who aren't.

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Mississippi auditor: Let Medicaid verify income tax infoMississippi auditor: Let Medicaid verify income tax infoMississippi auditor: Let Medicaid verify income tax info

Mississippi auditor: Let Medicaid verify income tax info

Two Mississippi residents with houses worth more than $1 million have been receiving coverage under the Medicaid program that is designed to help low-income residents, according to a report released Monday by the state auditor's office.

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Graham 1st vaccinated senator to test positive for COVID-19Graham 1st vaccinated senator to test positive for COVID-19Graham 1st vaccinated senator to test positive for COVID-19

Graham 1st vaccinated senator to test positive for COVID-19

In a statement issued Monday afternoon, the South Carolina Republican said he "started having flu-like symptoms Saturday night" and went to the doctor Monday morning.

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US hits 70% vaccination rate—a month late, amid a surgeUS hits 70% vaccination rate—a month late, amid a surgeUS hits 70% vaccination rate—a month late, amid a surge

US hits 70% vaccination rate—a month late, amid a surge

The U.S. on Monday finally reached President Joe Biden's goal of getting at least one COVID-19 shot into 70% of American adults—a month late and amid a fierce surge by the delta variant that is swamping hospitals and leading to new mask rules and mandatory vaccinations around the country.

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CMS' inpatient pay rule eliminates MA contract disclosure requirementCMS' inpatient pay rule eliminates MA contract disclosure requirementCMS' inpatient pay rule eliminates MA contract disclosure requirement

CMS' inpatient pay rule eliminates MA contract disclosure requirement

Providers will no longer have to disclose their contract terms with Medicare Advantage insurers after CMS signed off on its 2022 inpatient pay rule.

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Allegheny Health Network sues property insurer for $1 billion in COVID-19 claimsAllegheny Health Network sues property insurer for $1 billion in COVID-19 claimsAllegheny Health Network sues property insurer for $1 billion in COVID-19 claims

Allegheny Health Network sues property insurer for $1 billion in COVID-19 claims

Allegheny's allegations mirror those of at least 177 U.S. businesses, including many healthcare providers, that are suing the U.S. subsidiary of Zurich Insurance Group over unpaid COVID-19 claims.

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CMS drops MA contract disclosure requirement from inpatient pay ruleCMS drops MA contract disclosure requirement from inpatient pay ruleCMS drops MA contract disclosure requirement from inpatient pay rule

CMS drops MA contract disclosure requirement from inpatient pay rule

Providers will no longer have to disclose their contract terms with Medicare Advantage insurers after CMS signed off on its 2022 inpatient pay rule.

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Aspirus, Ascension finalize seven-hospital dealAspirus, Ascension finalize seven-hospital dealAspirus, Ascension finalize seven-hospital deal

Aspirus, Ascension finalize seven-hospital deal

Aspirus will gain seven hospitals, 21 physician clinics, and air and ground medical transport.

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Drug utilization management drains $93 billion a year, study showsDrug utilization management drains $93 billion a year, study showsDrug utilization management drains $93 billion a year, study shows

Drug utilization management drains $93 billion a year, study shows

Health insurers, drug manufacturers, physicians and patients spend at least $93.3 billion a year on managing drugs, most of which is borne by patients.

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University Hospitals to launch COVID Recovery ClinicUniversity Hospitals to launch COVID Recovery ClinicUniversity Hospitals to launch COVID Recovery Clinic

University Hospitals to launch COVID Recovery Clinic

The comprehensive clinic will promote pathways to healing for patients affected by the post-acute residual symptoms of COVID-19. COVID-19 Long-Haul Syndrome can affect multiple organ systems in the body, with impacts ranging from mild to severe and debilitating.

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