FDA clears non-invasive ventilation device that accesses mouth without mask removal
By
Aaron Dorman
Jul 24, 2023
An NIV device that allows for access to the patient’s mouth and communication was approved for clearance by the FDA.
AI tool reportedly delivers the 6-minute claim approval
By
Aaron Dorman
Jul 20, 2023
A new claims submission tool uses artificial intelligence to process approvals within six minutes.
78 people charged for $2.5 billion in alleged healthcare fraud
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 29, 2023
A two-week nationwide law enforcement action has culminated in criminal charges against 78 defendants for their alleged participation in telemedicine, pharmaceutical and other healthcare fraud, as well...
National health expenditures set to increase through 2031
Jun 16, 2023
An increase of 5.4% is projected per year, and expenditures are set to account for about 20% of GDP in 2031.
Poll: Most Americans face hassles with their insurance plans
Jun 16, 2023
Among those surveyed were those covered by Medicare and Medicaid.
2012 to 2015 saw rise in US insulin prices
Jun 16, 2023
However, the introduction of new insulin products after 2015 was followed by substantial discounting practices that lowered net prices.
Failing to cover Alzheimer’s therapies a costly proposition: researchers
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 16, 2023
Not managing Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias is a costly proposition not just to families, but also to society, according to two recent studies.
Medicare spending expected to top $1 trillion this year, CMS says
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 15, 2023
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Medicare expenditures are expected to exceed $1 trillion despite the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency this year, the associated expirations of the skilled nursing facility three-day stay...
Skilled nursing occupancy dips: NIC
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 06, 2023
Occupancy decreased among skilled nursing facilities in March, after increasing for two months in a row, according to the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care’s most recent skilled nursing...
Medicare will cover new class of Alzheimer’s drugs if fully approved by FDA, with limits
Jun 02, 2023
Drug makers also will have to gather and keep data in a registry showing how the drugs are working in the real world.