STAT

JANUARY 7, 2024

Morgan Healthcare Conference, the health care industry’s swankiest investor meeting whose agenda is dominated by drugmakers and biotech companies. But hospitals are still the largest part of America’s health care economy, commanding nearly a third of the country’s $4.7 billion health care tab.

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STAT

JANUARY 3, 2024

Hospitals and clinics are expecting a slightly better 2024 compared to last year thanks to a return to mostly in-person care, patients resuming preventive visits and the gradual easing of labor costs and shortages. Continue to STAT+ to read the full story…

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Hospitals Insurance 125

Board Vitals - Pharmacist

JANUARY 11, 2024

January 12th is National Pharmacist Day, when we recognize the contribution that pharmacists have made–and continue to make–to patient care and our healthcare systems. Each year, patients fill hundreds of millions of prescriptions, keeping pharmacists busier than ever.

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STAT

JANUARY 23, 2024

Steward Health Care, a for-profit health system that serves thousands of patients in Eastern Massachusetts, is in such grave financial distress that it may be unable to continue operating some facilities, according to public records and people with knowledge of the situation. Continue to STAT+ to read the full story…

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Hospitals Insurance 54

STAT

JANUARY 29, 2024

policymakers, government officials, and patients are uncertain how the Medicaid program will cope with the added budget strain of new, curative gene therapies for sickle cell disease that cost $2.2 We hope you have a meaningful and productive journey today. And of course, do keep in touch. We get lonely, too, sometimes. million and $3.1

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The Checkup by Singlecare

JANUARY 19, 2024

Under the DeSantis administration, Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) submitted its prescription drug importation plan for FDA approval more than three years ago. Despite the promising news about Florida’s new policy, healthcare costs are unlikely to change for most patients in the near future.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

JANUARY 16, 2024

Its popularity likely stems from the fact that it is quite inexpensive, insurance coverage is almost never an issue, and it comes in the largest size available of any topical steroid—a 454g tub (equivalent to one pound).” a dermatologist at Northwell Health in New Hyde Park, New York.

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Insurance Coverage FDA Dosage Insurance 105

The Checkup by Singlecare

JANUARY 10, 2024

Although medications, Wegovy and Mounjaro , are proven to help patients lose weight , they can often be prohibitively expensive as many insurance providers do not offer coverage. For example, “an often-cited study that generated much excitement around berberine’s use for weight management had only seven enrolled patients.”

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The Checkup by Singlecare

JANUARY 12, 2024

Types | Insurance coverage | Cost | Other expenses | What to expect | FAQs | Sources A bright smile is crucial for self-confidence, and veneers offer a permanent solution for discoloration or misshapen teeth. On average, indirect composite veneers will last from seven to 10 years with proper care. Does insurance cover veneers?

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STAT

JANUARY 17, 2024

The Biden administration moved Wednesday to force insurance companies to give specific reasons for denying coverage, and to speed up the pre-approval process in general. The new rule applies to health insurance companies that offer Medicare, Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Program, and Obamacare plans.

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