Nursing homes' Medicare pay increases

Nursing homes' Medicare pay increases | New York sues CVS

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Friday, July 29, 2022

CMS changes course, increases Medicare pay for nursing homes

The agency will phase in a negative payment adjustment over two years to accommodate providers still struggling from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Beyond the Byline: Rural emergency hospital pay will be too low, experts say

Rural hospitals hope that the rural emergency hospital designation will help them stop the service cuts they've made in recent years to stay open. But will it come soon enough?

Insurers must pay for birth control, federal officials warn

Federal agencies have issued guidance that reinforced most private health plans are required to cover birth control and family planning counseling at no cost to patients.

New president named for Beaumont's Taylor, Trenton, Wayne hospitals

Kristine Donahue replaces Tammy Scarborough in the role.

New York accuses CVS of diverting millions from safety-net hospitals

A lawsuit filed Thursday alleges the pharmacy violated antitrust laws and prevented hospitals from saving money via the federal 340B drug program.

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi sue for defamation

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi on Thursday said it was suing three employees of the University of Mississippi Medical Center for allegedly spreading false information.

California aims to make its own insulin brand to lower price

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers still have many details to work out, including contracting with a private company to do most of the work.