JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — In 2019, after a routine vaccination, 11-year-old Keithron Thomas felt a sharp pain in his shoulder and down his arm. His mother, Melanie Bostic, thought it would go away after a few days. But days turned to weeks, then months, and years. Bostic learned of a federal program designed to help people…
CMS’s recent announcement outlines federal requirements for healthcare provider taxes in Medicaid
They’re the fixers, the ones who step in when Affordable Care Act enrollees have a problem with their coverage, like a newborn incorrectly left off a policy or discovering that a rogue broker had signed them up or switched their plan without consent. Specially trained caseworkers help resolve such issues, which might otherwise cause consumers…
With nearly half of caregivers experiencing declining mental health, the initiative seeks to fund solutions that improve caregiver resources
More than 4 million Highmark commercial members now have access to AppliedVR’s RelieVRx as a covered therapeutic. The post Highmark Covers AppliedVR’s Product for Chronic Low Back Pain appeared first on MedCity News.
What were the most popular posts on Healthcare Economist this year? Here are the top 10 in descending order: Valuing the Societal Impact of Medicines and Other Health Technologies: A User Guide to Current Best PracticesThe world is relying on the United States to get value-based drug pricing rightWhy is the market design for innovative…
Recreational beaches at National Park Service sites are coping with a shortage of lifeguards caused by Trump administration staffing freezes and cuts, lawmakers and advocacy groups told KFF Health News. Some of the parks are reducing the hours when lifeguards are available, rushing to recruit hires, or opening beaches without any lifeguards at all. Fewer…
April has seen a slew of executive hires, promotions and layoffs across the healthcare industry. For instance, Aledade, Humana and Zimmer Biomet named new executives. There were also layoffs at organizations including Baylor Scott & White Health Plan, Novo Nordisk and UnityPoint Health. The post Healthcare Moves: A Monthly Summary of Hires, Exits and Layoffs…
Greg Whisman is the Chief Medical Officer of Caremore, a venerable prepaid medical group caring for seniors. It’s been part of Anthem/Elevance for many years but this year spun off as part of a larger PE backed group called Millennium. We really got into the what and the how of primary care for seniors and,…
LISTEN: Obamacare. COBRA. Deductibles. Coinsurance. There’s a lot to figure out when you’re on your own looking for health insurance for the first time. KFF Health News senior contributing editor Elisabeth Rosenthal appeared on WAMU’s “Health Hub” series on Sept. 24 to help young adults find a plan that meets their needs. Many young adults…