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CMS Proposes Expanding Medicare Coverage for Myelodysplastic SyndromesCMS endeavors to extend Medicare coverage for myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) by proposing comprehensive access to hematopoietic stem cell transplants (HSCT).... Continue Reading
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Dec
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Humana’s Decade-Long Emission Reduction CommitmentHumana pledges a 54.9% reduction in emissions by 2032, aligning with science-based Based Targets. Their multifaceted strategy involves enhancing building... Continue Reading
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Dec
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Healthcare Legislation | Impact of Transparency ReformsThe Lower Costs, More Transparency Act, poised for a House vote, promises transformative changes in healthcare. Advocating for transparency and... Continue Reading
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11
Dec
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Medicare Reform Advances with Key House Committee BillsHouse Energy and Commerce Committee pushed 19 bills on Dec. 7, focusing on Medicare improvements. Notably, three bills targeted Medicare... Continue Reading
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08
Dec
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Humana and Aetna’s Foiled Healthcare Merger BlockThe 2015 blockade of the Humana-Aetna merger demonstrated the critical role that regulatory oversight plays. Judge John Bates’ decision raised... Continue Reading
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08
Dec
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BCBS | Leveraging Price Transparency Data for Healthcare InsightsBCBS plans utilize mandated price transparency data to enhance healthcare decisions. Led by Blue Health Intelligence (BHI), the focus lies... Continue Reading
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08
Dec
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7 Recent Medicaid Updates Making HeadlinesInsights into Medicaid’s recent developments showcase North Carolina’s expansion, California’s behavioral health challenges, and reimbursement concerns. CMS’s crackdown on redetermination... Continue Reading
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06
Dec
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Blue Cross Streamlines Care Scraps 14K AuthorizationsBlue Cross Blue Shield of MA, aligning with other major payers, abolished 14,000 home healthcare-related prior authorizations, effective Jan 1,... Continue Reading
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06
Dec
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Payers Embrace Tech Cost Efficiency, Member Engagement FocusPayers are increasingly relying on healthcare IT to optimize costs and enhance member engagement. A study surveyed 100+ executives across... Continue Reading
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Dec
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Adventist Health & Blue Shield’s Hospital PartnershipAdventist Health and Blue Shield of California ended ties across 17 hospitals, impacting commercial, Medicare Advantage, and managed Medicaid plans.... Continue Reading
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