Remove tag insurance
article thumbnail

New CMS pilot to test payment scheme for pricey sickle cell gene therapies

Healthcare Dive

The CMS innovation center will coordinate insurance coverage across states to help patients access new treatments with multi-million-dollar price tags.

173
173
article thumbnail

Insurance Coverage for Psychedelic Therapy

Bill of Health

By Vincent Joralemon As therapies using drugs like MDMA, psilocybin, and LSD advance through the FDA research and approval pipeline, patients should be prepared for steep price tags attached to these procedures. The easiest way to qualify for this program is for patients to have insurance that covers Spravato. for depression).

FDA 201
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

CaptureRx ransomware attack exposes patient data; insurers fear telehealth overutilization

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Enterprise Taxonomy: Short Headline: CaptureRx ransomware attack exposes patient data; insurers fear telehealth overutilization Featured Decision Content: Region Tag: Global Edition Right Now: Primary topic: Privacy & Security.

article thumbnail

RFID in Healthcare: Navigating Security & Privacy Regulations

Healthcare IT Today

RFID technology involves using tags and readers to wirelessly identify and track objects. Addressing Security and Privacy Concerns with RFID Regarding security and privacy concerns, one primary consideration is the information stored on RFID tags. As RFID expands rapidly, it can trigger security and privacy concerns.

HIPAA 88
article thumbnail

The $2.8M Medicine: How Data Can Help Insurers Pay for Life-Changing Therapies Without Breaking The Bank

HIT Consultant

Many of these treatments are drug-based gene therapies–- but they come with an extremely high price tag. The growing number of promising but expensive treatments present a challenge – to governments, caregivers, insurance companies, and ordinary citizens. million gene therapy to treat a rare blood disorder. .

article thumbnail

Not All Surprises Are Presents: Preventing Surprise Medical Bills under the No Surprises Act

McBrayer Law Blog

More > Tags: Healthcare Provider , Healthcare Providers , hospitals , insurance , No Surprises Act , out of network provider. Specifically, The Act prevents surprise medical bills when patients receive emergency care or are treated by an out-of-network provider at an in-network hospital or ambulatory surgical center.

article thumbnail

With telehealth, one size won't fit all

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Insurance companies will follow. Kaiser Permanente already has an insurance product that offers only virtual care services. The product may suit young and healthy individuals with minimal care needs and those looking for cheaper insurance options.