Policy & Regulations

This channel includes news coverage of healthcare policy and regulations set by Congress, the states, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and medical associations and societies. 

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Signify Health and Remedy Partners to merge

Signify Health and Remedy Partners, two portfolio companies of private equity firm New Mountain Capital, have signed an agreement to merge.

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Trump’s hospital transparency rule faces new challenge

A recent proposal from the Trump administration to force hospitals to publish their negotiated rates with insurers is facing a new legal challenge, according to Bloomberg Law.

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US social spending on pace with other countries

U.S. healthcare spending far outpaces other high-income countries, but social spending is not far off, just slightly below average, according to a new study published in Health Affairs.

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USPSTF updates recommendation on screening, counseling, testing for BRCA-related cancer

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has updated its screening recommendations related to screening, genetic counseling and testing for BRCA-related cancers.

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NRC proposes revision to guidance on radioactive material administration

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has proposed a new revision to its guidance document designed for patients to read before and after they have been administered radioactive material.

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CMS to add star ratings to health plans

CMS is planning to add a star ratings system to insurance plans offered through the individual exchange created from the Affordable Care Act, the agency announced August 15. The new ratings will be displayed for the 2020 open enrollment period on Healthcare.gov.

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Changing up CMS model codes improves payment outcomes

A recent study published in JAMA Open Network found that using individual codes and present on admission designations instead of group codes can improve the predictability of patient total payment within 30 days of a hospitalization.

 

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Healthcare among top 10 fastest-growing companies

Two healthcare companies have made Inc.’s top 10 fastest-growing privately held companies in the U.S.