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…

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President Signs Executive Order on Women’s Healthcare Research

The first lady says the support for research will allow women to get the healthcare they need.  President Joe Biden signed an executive order this week that directs…

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Joint VA/DOD Site Launches Health Record System

It is the final Defense Department medical site to begin using the new system. The Joint Departments of Veterans Affairs and Defense medical site in North Chicago has…

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HHS 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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Drug Companies Submit Counteroffers in Pricing Negotiation

President says Medicare continues negotiating drug prices to reduce costs. President Joe Biden reported that drugmakers have submitted counteroffers this week for Medicare’s new price negotiation program, beginning…

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VA and DOD Partner to Expand Veterans’ Healthcare

Fort Campbell Army Hospital will partner in a collaborative healthcare initiative. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced a new healthcare partnership for veterans at the VA Clinic…

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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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HHS Launches New Postpartum Maternal Health Collaboration

National Governors Association simultaneously launched a related Policy Learning Collaborative. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) launched the Postpartum Maternal Health Collaborative this week. The new…

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VA Launches Surgery Initiative Nationwide

The Surgical Pause Initiative won the 2023 award for patient safety and quality. The Department of Veterans Affairs is expanding its Surgical Pause Initiative across the nation. Already…

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