The healthcare sector has seen an influx of funding from private equity groups over the last several years, aiding in the contraction of the industry. But has the influence of cash been beneficial for healthcare?

A former consultant to the 11-practice provider first filed suit in 2013, with the DOJ recently announcing its “partial” intervention. 

CVS Health has stated it will return $43 million in funding it received for COVID-19 relief.

The nation’s largest commercial health insurer said the update took effect last month and applies to its policyholders with low or intermediate risk of coronary artery disease. 
 

Hospitals and healthcare providers are facing higher costs to care for complex COVID-19 patients while also suffering the loss of other procedures like elective surgeries that could help offset these higher costs.

The college recently hired the Moran Company to analyze future payment trends, following the feds’ decision to increase reimbursement for care-related Evaluation and Management services. 

Politicians from both parties shared such reservations at a recent Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. 

Commissioner Stephen Hahn, MD, said his organization is collaborating with the CDC to determine “how and where" to relaunch on-site facility surveillance inspections.