12.14.20
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have dramatically—but temporarily—expanded coverage and reimbursement for telehealth services.
12.08.20
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted long-standing health inequities which have resulted in an increased risk of sickness and death for people of color.
12.07.20
On November 20, 2020, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) finalized a set of sweeping changes to the regulatory framework that governs fraud and abuse in the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
12.04.20
On Thursday, December 3, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced the release of a new regional Stay-at-Home Order in response to increases in rates of new COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations and deaths across the state.
12.01.20
On November 20, President Trump held a press briefing at which he unveiled two long-awaited actions to reduce prescription drug costs.
11.30.20
On November 20, 2020, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published two rules that finalize sweeping reforms to the regulations governing fraud and abuse in the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
11.18.20
Congress and CMS have historically limited coverage of Medicare telehealth services to beneficiaries residing in rural areas and primarily in clinical settings.
11.10.20
As federal legislative efforts to reform prescription drug pricing have stalled and states have felt increasing pressure on their healthcare budgets, a growing number are implementing or considering prescription drug affordability review boards or commissions to reduce drug spending.
11.09.20
After a tumultuous four days, Joe Biden crossed the electoral college threshold to become the 46th President of the United States, a result that the Trump Campaign is challenging with recounts and litigation in several states.
11.04.20
On September 30, 2020, the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) and Department of Health (DOH) promulgated regulations requiring health insurers operating in the state to develop and implement a mental health and substance use disorder (MH/SUD) parity compliance program.