HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra told lawmakers the agency will soon issue additional guidance on the Provider Relief Fund, but he didn't offer much clarity on a looming deadline to spend the money.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday announced that New York’s seven-day average of COVID-19 positivity rates was 0.5%—the state's lowest since it began testing in March 2020. According to Johns Hopkins University data, that ties New York with Massachusetts in having the lowest positivity rate in the nation.
Providers and insurers could face penalties if they charge patients out-of-pocket costs for getting a COVID-19 vaccine or make them harder to get.
As of Tuesday, 24,947 Houston Methodist employees — nearly 100% — had been fully vaccinated. Of the 178 suspended, 27 had received one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Black and dual enrollees in Medicare Advantage grew substantially from 2009 through 2018. Researchers urged policymakers to fix disparities in plan access and quality, based on their findings.
UnitedHealth Group announced on Tuesday that Joy Fitzgerald will serve as the healthcare giant's new Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer.
The White House recommended federal agencies invest more in drug manufacturing technology, boost transparency policies and work with international allies to stabilize the healthcare supply chain.
Emergency department visits have decreased significantly since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic as patients have stayed home or sought other healthcare options to avoid the risk of infection.
Local employers are joining two purchasing groups to launch a regional network of excellence, with the aim of negotiating directly with health systems to set prices for common procedures.
Health insurers can no longer bypass Louisiana hospitals’ in-house pharmacies for physician-administered drugs in favor of using their own specialty pharmacies.
Insurers will likely require pre-approval for brain scans needed to determine that the patient is a candidate for treatment, and the Biogen drug will cost $56,000 for a year's treatment.
Hospitals invested in vaccination efforts to prevent future surges in teen COVID hospitalization, following April's near 116% rise in admissions. Many providers say these investments are critical.
The race coefficient has recently come under fire for being imprecise, leading to potentially worse outcomes for Black patients and less chance of receiving a new kidney. But how best to assess a patient’s kidney function remains uncertain, and some medical experts say fixing this equation is only one step in creating more equitable care.
