Even if you don’t have all the answers, communication plays a critical role in reducing stress levels and fostering feelings of stability, confidence, and psychological well-being. The post Communicating with Employees During Times of Turmoil appeared first on MedCity News.
This brief explores data about rural hospitals’ financial health and stability at a time when Congress is considering potential federal budget cuts. It examines the prevalence of rural hospitals, their characteristics and finances, federal support for these facilities, and the potential impact of reductions in Medicaid and Medicare spending that are under consideration.
Cuando comience el período de inscripción abierta para adquirir cobertura médica en los mercados de seguros establecidos por la Ley de Cuidado de Salud a Bajo Precio, conocida como Obamacare, un grupo que antes no podía inscribirse será elegible por primera vez: los “Dreamers”. Ese es el nombre de los niños traídos a los Estados…
Fact sheet examining actions taken by the Trump administration and their impact on global health security and pandemic preparedness.
Higher market concentration in Medicare Advantage insurance markets may lower the incentive for insurers to compete for potential enrollees by making plans more appealing through more comprehensive benefits or lower costs.
According to a new report by the American Hospital Association, administrative costs now make up over 40% of total hospital expenses. Hospitals and health systems spend around $40 billion annually on billing and collections alone. For revenue cycle managers, the pressure is building as administrative tasks like insurance eligibility verification, claims management and payment processing…
What happens when payers don’t comply with contract terms? What if a provider overlooks the fine print? Contracts between healthcare providers and payers are supposed to make each party’s responsibilities crystal clear. The reality is often murky. Providers face expensive consequences if they fail to adhere to payer policies – yet they often struggle to…
Merck said topline Phase 3 results show an injectable version of Keytruda met the main goal of non-inferiority compared to the intravenously infused formulation that is the pharma giant’s top-selling product. Injectable Keytruda could help Merck compete against coming competition from biosimilars. The post Merck Gets a Shot of Confidence From Pivotal Test of SubQ…
After years of legal battles, state attorneys general won billions of dollars in opioid settlements from drug companies accused of fueling the addiction crisis. They declared victory at press conferences, and some touted the deals during their gubernatorial campaigns. But now that the windfall is being spent, are attorneys general doing enough to ensure it’s…
A principios de este año, cuando el presidente Donald Trump comenzaba a remodelar el gobierno, Michael, un médico de emergencias nacido, criado y formado en Estados Unidos, hizo las maletas y se marchó con su familia. Michael trabaja ahora en un pequeño hospital de un pueblo de Canadá. KFF Health News y NPR le han…