Medicare Part B Premiums Lower Than Projected for 2012
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced that Medicare Part B premiums in 2012 will be lower than previously projected.
HHS Launches Initiative for Primary Care Practices
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has launched a new initiative made possible by the Affordable Care Act to help primary care practices deliver higher-quality, more coordinated and patient-centered care.
Twelve New Diagnoses Added to Compassionate Allowances List
In July, 12 new medical diagnoses were added to the Social Security Administration’s Compassionate Allowances program.
Teens/Young Adults Have Increase in Stroke Prevalence
Ischemic stroke hospitalization rates in adolescents and young adults ages 15 to 44 increased up to 37 percent between 1995 and 2008, according to a study conducted by researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
New Pioneer ACO Model Proposed
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced a new pioneer accountable care organization model.
$40M in Funds Available for Chronic Disease Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will award a total of $40 million in grants to all 58 U.S. states and territories for three-year coordinated chronic disease programs.
Legislation Protects the Treatment of Rare Diseases
Two new bipartisan bills have been introduced to safeguard the development of drugs and therapies for patients with rare diseases.
EEOC Issues Final Regulations Interpreting the ADA Amendments Act
Final regulations published by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission protect many more employees from disability discrimination in the workplace than had previously been the case.
Healthcare Reform Rule Bans Unreasonable Premium Increases
The Department of Health and Human Services issued a final regulation ensuring that large health insurance premium increases will be reviewed and accessible to consumers.
Part D Drug Premiums to Decrease in 2012
The average monthly premium for Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage will decline in 2012, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.