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News articles in this section include actions by federal regulators like the CMS and HHS, as well as information on Medicare and state Medicaid coverage and benefits.

White House Announces Deal To Provide 150 Million Rapid Coronavirus Tests

The White House announced a deal Thursday with Abbott Laboratories to produce 150 million rapid coronavirus tests that will allow users to obtain results in 15 minutes from a small card.

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Fad Or Future? Telehealth Expansion Eyed Beyond Pandemic

Telehealth is a bit of American ingenuity that seems to have paid off in the coronavirus pandemic. Medicare temporarily waived restrictions predating the smartphone era and now there’s a push to make telemedicine widely available in the future.

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CMS Rule Aims To Reduce Lag Time Between FDA Approval And Medicare Coverage Of New Devices

The Trump administration issued a proposed rule intended to get Medicare coverage approval of new medical devices faster.

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2 Big Medicare Changes Joe Biden Wants to Make

Despite the chaos of 2020, it’s important not to lose sight of the fact that this is an election year. In just 65 days, Americans from across our great nation will head to their local voting booths or mail in their ballots to decide who’ll lead the country for the next four years. As you ...

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Insurers’ Record Profits Likely To Deflate, Analysts Say

The record profits that health insurers reported in the second quarter of 2020 will likely subside over the next several months as they return excess income to plan members, according to credit ratings agency Moody's Investors Service.

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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Nevada Expands Access to New Program to Address Trauma, Suicide and Complex Mental Health...

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Nevada has increased access to tools and resources for Medicaid members who are struggling with physical, behavioral and life challenges. A newly added program that offers in-person care teams and virtual supports that are available 24/7, has been expanded to help more members address trauma, suicide risk and complex mental health conditions.

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Understanding the New Patient Preference for Telehealth Access

Emory Healthcare, like other systems during the pandemic, has leaned heavily on telehealth access. And now, there's no going back.

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Pharma Is Showering Congress With Cash, Even As Drug Makers Race To Fight The Coronavirus

The world’s biggest drug makers and their trade groups have cut checks to 356 lawmakers ahead of this year’s election — more than two-thirds of the sitting members of Congress, according to a new STAT analysis.

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Telemedicine Shines During Pandemic But Will Glow Fade?

Racked with anxiety, Lauren Shell needed to talk to her cancer doctor. But she lives at least an hour away and it was the middle of her workday. It was also the middle of a pandemic. Enter telemedicine.

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CMS Outlines Long-Awaited Changes To Hospital Star Ratings

The Trump administration released a long-awaited proposal to change how their star ratings posted on the Hospital Compare website are calculated, saying they aim to make the new methodology simpler and address concerns held by the industry about the scoring.

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