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.
California Affordable Drug Coverage Bill Passes
The California Assembly Health Committee passed legislation to protect Californians with life-threatening diseases from escalating insurance costs for medication.
New Medicare Fee for Institutional Providers
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services began charging a new application fee to all institutional providers.
Healthcare Reform Update
As the struggle over the details of the Affordable Care Act persists, changes continue to be made.