Doctor on Call? Lawmakers Debate How Much to Pay for Phone Appointments
June 15, 2021
It took covid-19 to give millions of Americans the option of telling their doctor about their aches and pains by... View Article Read More
Can 1.4 Million Californian Lost Jobs Come Back?
June 15, 2021
The pandemic shackles on California’s economy will have officially lasted 452 days — from a full lockdown starting in March... View Article Read More
Most Hospitals Aren’t Complying With Price Transparency Rule
June 15, 2021
Most hospitals aren’t fully complying with a new federal rule requiring them to make their prices available, according to a new... View Article Read More
To Curb Drug Prices, Democrats Still Seeking A Balance
June 15, 2021
Democrats are committed to passing legislation this year to curb prescription drug prices, but they’re still disagreeing on how to... View Article Read More
HHS Warns Providers, Insurers COVID-19 Testing Must Be Free For Patients
June 15, 2021
Dive Brief: * HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra on Wednesday sent a letter to healthcare providers and insurers reminding them that COVID-19 vaccines and... View Article Read More
Sisolak Signs Public-Option Health Care Bill
June 10, 2021
Gov. Steve Sisolak signed several public health-related bills, including state Democrats’ signature legislation establishing Nevada as only the second state in the nation to offer a public health insurance option, during ceremony Wednesday in Las Vegas. Read More
Industry Awaits Supreme Court Decision On ACA Case
June 10, 2021
Once again, the healthcare industry will be closely watching the Supreme Court on Thursday to see whether the high court delivers an opinion in the controversial case that could overturn the Affordable Care Act, throwing coverage for millions into question. Read More
Becerra Pledges To Offer Providers Guidance And Flexibility On June 30 COVID-19 Relief Fund Deadline
June 10, 2021
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra said guidance is coming to help providers meet a June 30 deadline to spend all their COVID-19 relief funds but didn’t endorse an extension that several groups have called for. Read More
Biden Administration Will Limit Mandatory COVID Workplace Safety Rules To Health Care Settings
June 10, 2021
The Labor Department will limit long-awaited emergency Covid-19 workplace safety rules to the health care sector, Labor Secretary Marty Walsh said Wednesday, a decision that disappointed unions pushing for more expansive rules but that will likely be a relief to businesses worried about new costs. Read More
Nevada’s COVID-19 Test Positivity Rate Falls To 3.4%
June 10, 2021
Nevada’s COVID-19 test positivity rate dropped on Tuesday as the state reported more than 200 additional coronavirus cases, data released... View Article Read More