Providers in limbo after COVID-19 vaccine mandate pausedProviders in limbo after COVID-19 vaccine mandate pausedProviders in limbo after COVID-19 vaccine mandate paused

Providers in limbo after COVID-19 vaccine mandate paused

Some hospitals stopped carrying out their vaccination efforts after a judge halted the CMS rule but are preparing for a potential reinstatement.

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13M people delayed or didn't fill prescription drugs pre-pandemic13M people delayed or didn't fill prescription drugs pre-pandemic13M people delayed or didn't fill prescription drugs pre-pandemic

13M people delayed or didn't fill prescription drugs pre-pandemic

More than one-quarter of Medicare beneficiaries and 5.3% of privately insured adults spent more than 1% of their household income on their out-of-pocket prescription drug costs.

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New York providers push for education-related reforms to combat nursing shortagesNew York providers push for education-related reforms to combat nursing shortagesNew York providers push for education-related reforms to combat nursing shortages

New York providers push for education-related reforms to combat nursing shortages

The proposals include state tax credits for mentors and funding for residency programs.

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As omicron looms, U.S. is still battling the delta waveAs omicron looms, U.S. is still battling the delta waveAs omicron looms, U.S. is still battling the delta wave

As omicron looms, U.S. is still battling the delta wave

While all eyes are on the new and little-understood omicron variant, the delta form of the coronavirus isn't finished wreaking havoc in the U.S.

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Mental health startup Quartet Health teams up with Independence Health GroupMental health startup Quartet Health teams up with Independence Health GroupMental health startup Quartet Health teams up with Independence Health Group

Mental health startup Quartet Health teams up with Independence Health Group

The startup raised more than $60 million to support the new venture, building on an existing partnership between the two companies.

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Federal spending deal leaves looming Medicare cuts in placeFederal spending deal leaves looming Medicare cuts in placeFederal spending deal leaves looming Medicare cuts in place

Federal spending deal leaves looming Medicare cuts in place

Healthcare providers are frustrated that a plan to keep the government open that won't address reimbursement cuts that kick in next month.

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CVS, Microsoft partner on product developmentCVS, Microsoft partner on product developmentCVS, Microsoft partner on product development

CVS, Microsoft partner on product development

The partnership comes as more healthcare companies heighten their focus digitization. Insurers expect their technology budgets to rise 13.7% in 2022.

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Private insurers to cover at-home COVID-19 testsPrivate insurers to cover at-home COVID-19 testsPrivate insurers to cover at-home COVID-19 tests

Private insurers to cover at-home COVID-19 tests

The federal government will release more information on the scope of what private insurers have to cover in January.

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Northwell Health signs deal, launches platform for patient medical information Northwell Health signs deal, launches platform for patient medical information Northwell Health signs deal, launches platform for patient medical information

Northwell Health signs deal, launches platform for patient medical information

The provider plans to launch the patient engagement technology at various locations by the end of the year.

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Beyond the Byline: Feds ramp up scrutiny of private-equity backed healthcare providersBeyond the Byline: Feds ramp up scrutiny of private-equity backed healthcare providersBeyond the Byline: Feds ramp up scrutiny of private-equity backed healthcare providers

Beyond the Byline: Feds ramp up scrutiny of private-equity backed healthcare providers

Modern Healthcare Senior Hospital Operations Reporter Alex Kacik and Senior Hospital Finance Reporter Tara Bannow talk about private equity interests in healthcare and how federal regulators are targeting False Claims Act cases.

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