FTC chair says powerful middlemen have enormous influence. The Federal Trade Commission is launching an inquiry into the operations of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) who control access to…
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Obamacare Subsidies Expanded
President Biden and former President Obama make announcement. President Joe Biden met with former President Barack Obama for a working lunch on Tuesday. Afterward, they announced that more…
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President Announces Increase in Obamacare Enrollment
Gives highlights in ACA anniversary statement. Last week, President Joe Biden celebrated the 12th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, former President Barack Obama’s signature legislation that addressed…
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CDC Reports Increase in Obamacare Coverage
President Biden’s promotion of the program has an impact. President Biden stated on Thursday that the 14.5 million additional Americans got health insurance for 2022 through the Affordable…
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HHS Civil Rights Office Resolves HIPAA Violations
Five healthcare providers fined for non-compliance. The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources (HHS) announced that investigations of 5 healthcare…
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HHS Reports Benefits Under No Surprise Act
Law taking effect in 2022 to shield consumers from potential thousands in unexpected medical bills. The Department of Health and Human Services released a report this week regarding…
Read MoreMedicare Part B Premiums to Increase
Deductibles will be higher as well. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced the standard premium for Medicare’s outpatient care coverage will jump by 14.5% for 2022. The number…
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Supreme Court Orders Rehearing of Religious Liberty Case
Earlier ruling required the Catholic diocese to cover abortions. On Monday, the Supreme Court declined to take up a case over whether or not religious charities must provide…
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HHS Announces Final Rule for Medical Billing
No Surprises Act being implemented through interagency effort. This past week, the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and Treasury issued an interim final rule to protect…
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New Rule Puts More Transparency on Health Insurers
Goal is to bring greater competition to the industry. Under a rule finalized by the president’s administration Thursday, health insurers will be required to post publicly, in advance,…
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