The Social Security Administration asks healthcare providers for 15 million medical records annually, while making decisions on disability claims, a process Cerner hopes to streamline.
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said during a White House briefing Wednesday that the government is contemplating a change to its mask guidance in the coming weeks.
The BlueCard Program requires providers contracted with Blue Cross Blue Shield Association affiliates to accept discounted rates negotiated by Blues plans from other states.
While the cost differences between pharmacies and hospitals seem clear cut, some experts say the data doesn't highlight the complexities of hospital drug pricing.
The American Hospital Association and other groups have requested further provider relief money to no avail so far.
An epic battle is playing out behind the scenes over whether the government should pay for Aduhelm, an FDA-approved Alzheimer’s drug that scientists say has not been proven to work.
The health insurance company now covers more than 1 million lives across commercial and Medicare plans, though its growth is shadowed by poor financial performance.
A group of Connecticut residents alleged Hartford HealthCare used its monopoly status to impose all-or-nothing contracts on insurers, which have driven up prices.
