The Biden administration on Wednesday finalized requirements to streamline the process for doctors and patients seeking health insurance approval for medical care and treatments.
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Insurers Spar with Biden Administration Over Coverage for Mental Health Care
The Biden administration wants to impose new requirements on insurers that it says would reduce out-of-pocket costs for mental-health care and substance-use-disorder treatment. The insurance industry is firing back, arguing the proposal would drive up prices and set impossible-to-meet standards.
Patients, Insurers Seen as Biggest Winners in Surprise Medical Bill Deal
Congress is closing in on a deal that could shield patients from surprise medical bills, eliminating a source of frustration for Americans who face unexpected charges from emergency care and other procedures. The question for the health-care industry is whether that fix might have broader implications for overall medical prices. The new proposal advanced last… Continue reading Patients, Insurers Seen as Biggest Winners in Surprise Medical Bill Deal
Shutdown Poses Risk to Health Care
The longest-ever U.S. government shutdown is posing new risks to the Affordable Care Act and some health services, prompting alarm from insurers, providers and congressional Democrats who say the impasse could harm consumers and undermine the stability of the individual insurance market. Ongoing staffing shortages at the Internal Revenue Service could lead to higher premiums… Continue reading Shutdown Poses Risk to Health Care
FDA Issues ‘Playbook’ to Providers for Medical Device Cybersecurity
The Food and Drug Administration on Monday announced the launch of a preparedness and response “playbook” for healthcare delivery organizations to address threats to medical device cybersecurity. The document, developed by MITRE Corp. under contract with the FDA, provides a framework for providers to plan for and respond to cyber incidents involving medical devices as… Continue reading FDA Issues ‘Playbook’ to Providers for Medical Device Cybersecurity