Bill of Health

OCTOBER 5, 2023

By Hannah Rahim Algorithms used in health care have the potential to improve health outcomes but are susceptible to racial bias , which can have detrimental consequences for minority populations. Consequently, these populations are seen as having a lower need for care and thus may be disqualified from receiving extra care.

FDA 157

FDA Governance Public Health Hospitals 157

Bill of Health

DECEMBER 6, 2023

By Hannah Rahim Many mental health provider directories for private and public insurance plans contain inaccurate or outdated provider information , which creates a misleading illusion of accessible care. These ghost networks result in many patients being unable to access essential mental health care.

Governance 144

Governance Medicaid Medicaid Medicare 144

Bill of Health

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

We deliberately organized our health law casebook (since our first edition, and now on the brink of our third) to reflect that shift in emphasis toward federal authority, particularly in regulating health insurance markets that traditionally were the domain of state business and consumer protection laws.

Public Health 176

Public Health COVID-19 Medicaid Medicaid 176

Health Populi

OCTOBER 24, 2022

What happens to a health care ecosystem when the volume of patients and revenues they generate decline? How would that further impact the micro-economy of health care? A report from Trilliant on the 2022 Trends Shaping the Health Economy helps to inform our response to that question.

COVID-19 52

COVID-19 Prescription Drug Pricing Health Insurance Health Care Reform 52

Hall Render

MARCH 11, 2022

HHS: What cybersecurity means for healthcare in 2022. How Nonprofit Hospitals, Health Systems Compensate Executives. Encompass Health’s home health unit attracts acquisition interest-sources. California health officials working to address “Long COVID” Pandemic awakens need for at-home hospital care.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes Nurses 40

Kaiser Health News

JULY 11, 2023

.” Hospitals have long argued they need to charge private insurance plans higher rates to make up for the Medicaid shortfall. Still, the Government Accountability Office, a congressional watchdog agency, argues that community benefit is poorly defined. “Doesn’t sound like a nonprofit.

Hospitals 66

Hospitals Medicaid Medicaid Medical Billing 66

Health Populi

AUGUST 16, 2019

Employers cited several main tactics to address coupon cards looking forward from 2019 to 2022. Co-pay accumulators are being discussed across health plan types, including government-sponsored plans like Medicare along with commercial health insurance programs. Across party identification, U.S.

Governance 74

Governance Health Care Reform FDA ACA 74