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ASTRO, Congress Urge CMS to Adjust Radiation Oncology APM
November 14, 2019
In a bipartisan effort, both democratic and republican representatives issued a series of letters to CMS urging the agency to alter its proposed radiation oncology advanced alternative payment model…
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Medicaid Adjustment Could Improve US Maternal Health, Postpartum Care
November 13, 2019
The idea of extending postpartum Medicaid coverage is getting more attention and many health care professionals see it as a real solution to the…
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Walgreens Offers Increased Access to Glucose Monitoring Devices Through Medicare
November 13, 2019
Prescriptions for continuous glucose monitoring devices covered through Medicare Part B are now available to be filled at more than 9200 United…
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ADA Guideline Compliance Results in Lower Costs, Fewer Hospital Visits
November 13, 2019
When American Diabetes Association (ADA) guideline recommendations are followed, researchers found that there is a significant reduction in total…
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Breast Reconstruction Costs Lower in Hospitals With Less Competition
November 13, 2019
“This suggests that some of the economies of scale, access to capital, and care delivery efficiencies gained from increased market power following…
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CMS Issues Proposed Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Rule
November 12, 2019
A notice of proposed rule-making that is intended to improve the fiscal integrity of the Medicaid program was announced today, and CMS will be…
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Gaining a Better Understanding for Safe Use of Ibrutinib
November 08, 2019
Chris Fausel, PharmD, MHA, BCOP, clinical manager at Indiana University Simon Cancer Center, breaks down practical considerations to ensure the safe…
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