Lawmakers said they're disappointed in CMS' decision to repeal a Trump-era policy that would have created an expedited Medicare coverage pathway for certain "breakthrough" medical devices.
Four students accused Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine of continuing what they call discriminatory polices, including requiring only unvaccinated students to wear masks indoors on campus and undergo weekly COVID-19 testing.
The goal of the order is to protect patients and the healthcare workforce — and ensure capacity for immediate healthcare needs — in response to a range of challenges putting pressure on Massachusetts' hospitals.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina sent letters to 54 providers, threatening to axe their contracts unless they agree to payment reductions of up to 30%.
President Joe Biden will require essential, nonresident travelers crossing U.S. land borders, such as truck drivers, government and emergency response officials, to be fully vaccinated beginning on Jan. 22, the administration planned to announce Tuesday.
The verdict that could set the tone for U.S. city and county governments that want to hold pharmacies accountable for their roles in the opioid crisis.
