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The Cost of Prescription Drugs, Doctors and Patient Access – A View from HIMSS19

Health Populi

Most patient visits to doctors result in a prescription written for a medicine that people retrieve from a pharmacy, whether retail in the local community or via mail order for a maintenance drug. The vast majority of doctors polled by OptimizeRx say they have a role to play in discussing health care costs with patients.

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ALERT! Your COVID-19 policies and procedures need a BOOSTER!

Health Law RX

Early in the pandemic, the EEOC issued guidance in the form of FAQs on “ What You Should Know About COVID-19, the ADA, Rehabilitation Act and Other EEO Laws ” and has periodically updated that guidance as circumstances have changed. The ADA requires that such exams and inquiries be “job-related and consistent with business necessity.”

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Navigating Insurance Reimbursement Issues in Diabetes Care

Medisys Compliance

The cost of diabetes care is substantial, with the American Diabetes Association (ADA) estimating that the average medical expenditure for people with diabetes is 2.3 Insurance coverage is critical for people with diabetes, as it enables them to access necessary medical care and supplies to manage their condition.

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Managing Cognitive Decline Concerns in the Workplace

Bill of Health

It also violates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Under the ADA , employers may subject employees to testing only if it is job-related and consistent with business necessity. Second, it magnifies the ADA and Title VII concerns. The advent of predictive Alzheimer’s disease testing requires two changes to the ADA.

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Health Provider News

Hall Render

CT’s Medicaid reimbursement rates lower than peer states: report Better safety training, reporting, escorts for CT home health care workers focus of new legislation D.C. Acquisition of BCBSLA Paused a Second Time It was the biggest health care deal in Louisiana history. What they say sets them apart.

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Health Provider News

Hall Render

ConnectiCare names new president; interim leader Wachtelhausen to retire CT passes bill focused on expanding kids’ mental health services DC Why D.C.’s ConnectiCare names new president; interim leader Wachtelhausen to retire CT passes bill focused on expanding kids’ mental health services DC Why D.C.’s What happens now?

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Health Provider News

Hall Render

Vincent Partners With Park Plaza Mall on Community Health Programs Former Arkansas Medical Board Chair Brian Hyatt Arrested for Medicaid Fraud New Provider in Arkansas Focuses on No-Rush Health Care Walker Foundation Pledges $1M to UAMS Radiation Oncology Center Five nonprofits to split $5.9 health care startup Ounce raises $5.2M

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