[ad_1] As America works to adapt its healthcare services and public policy to meet the needs of children suffering from the current mental health epidemic, it is important […]
Why is carcinogen ethylene oxide used to sterilize medical devices?
[ad_1] Frunk’s treatments went as planned and the cancer never returned. It wasn’t until 2018, when the EPA began outreach to communities designated high-risk for EtO exposure, that […]
Centene settles Medicaid fraud allegations in Texas for $166M
[ad_1] Centene will pay $165.6 million to settle allegations that its former pharmacy benefit manager overcharged the Texas Medicaid program for drugs. Centene did not admit liability for […]
UnitedHealth Group, Change Healthcare merger greenlit by judge
[ad_1] A federal judge on Monday denied efforts by the U.S. Department of Justice to block UnitedHealth Group’s $13 billion deal to acquire data broker Change Healthcare. Judge […]
Rep. Mark Green: Prior authorization can lead to delays in care
[ad_1] For example, a physician wants to prescribe a particular medicine to a patient to help treat that patient’s condition. Before the patient can get the prescribed drug, […]
Sterigenics to pay $363M for cancer-causing ethylene oxide emissions
[ad_1] Kamuda was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007; a study conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency found in 2018 that people in the surrounding area faced high […]
NCQA health plan quality ratings show care gaps
[ad_1] Medicare plans scored better in 2021 than Medicaid and commercial plans in key quality areas measured by the National Committee for Quality Assurance. The committee rates Medicare, […]
Ascension loses almost $2 billion in a year as expenses climb
[ad_1] Ascension is the latest healthcare organization to report financial woes in a post-pandemic environment with rising expenses and no signs of relief. The St. Louis-based not-for-profit health […]
The Check Up: Dr. Komal Bajaj of NYC Health + Hospitals
[ad_1] The healthcare industry is focused on safety and quality has evolved exponentially over the past few decades, with more health systems becoming intent on improving patient outcomes, […]
Rep. Robin Kelly: Urgent need to increase clinical trial diversity
[ad_1] Racial diversity is not the only category we need to improve. We must also diversify clinical trials with people across age groups and by sex and ethnicity. […]
