Former President Trump’s support doesn’t change the minds of some of his party. A Senate bill that would have increased federal protections for in vitro fertilization (IVF) fell…
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Treasury Reports 49 Million Now Enrolled in ACA Health Insurance
The program has reached the highest level of enrollment since it began. The Treasury Department recently reported that one in seven Americans, a total of 49.4 million enrollees,…
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Federal Agencies Strengthen Mental Health and Substance Abuse Care Access
Departments of Labor, Treasury, and Health and Human Services intend to remove barriers to treatment. The president’s administration has introduced new rules to improve access to mental health…
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Labor Department Invests in Support for Job Quality in Critical Care Sectors
The funding is focused on training for caring industry roles. The U.S. Department of Labor announced $12 million in additional funding aimed at enhancing job quality and expanding…
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HHS Finalizes Protections for Medicare Prescription Plan Enrollees
The provision establishes a set amount of compensation for healthcare agents and brokers. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a final action plan to better…
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State Department Offers Reward for BlackCat Hacker Information
Change Healthcare is still recovering from the ransomware attack in February. The Department of State recently announced a $10 million reward for information about the Blackcat ransomware group. …
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First Lady Speaks at Cancer Insurers Roundtable
She speaks about navigators who guide patients and families through treatment. First Lady Jill Biden spoke to the Cancer Insurers Roundtable at the White House on Wednesday. She…
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Tricare Prescription Coverage Still Hampered by Change Healthcare Hack
Many military families are paying full price for medications. The cyberattack against Change Healthcare a month ago has impacted the military’s Tricare network of pharmacies. Change Healthcare is…
Read MoreHHS Issues Letter to Healthcare Officials on Cyberattack
The agency outlines the steps being taken after the Change Healthcare ransomware incident. The Department of Health and Human Services released a letter to health professionals over the…
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FTC Wins Judgment Against Simple Health Plans for Fraudulent Practices
Court decision bars company and CEO from healthcare marketing, orders restitution to consumers. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has secured a $195 million judgment against Simple Health Plans…
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