Washington Report Articles
Insurers that want to sell plans through the federal exchanges for 2015 would have to do more to ensure members have access to an adequate network of providers.
The U.S.Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ruled in February that laboratories are allowed to give patients or their designated representative a means of direct access to the patients’ completed test reports upon their request.
The success of the newly operational state health insurance exchanges depends heavily on insuring healthy, young adults to balance the risk of covering older, less healthy consumers.
In September 2013, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) awarded $3.5 million in grants to enhance the availability and development of medical devices for children.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced its final decision on a coverage policy that will limit patient access to beta-amyloid positron emissiontomography imaging.
The Drug Quality and Security Act (H.R. 3204) that provides uniform, nationwide standards for both pharmacy compounding and drug tracking was enacted into law in November.
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius recognized more than 900 Champions for Coverage organizations nationwide in September.
In June 2013, the Obama administration launched the consumer-focused HealthCare.gov website and the 24-hour call center in an effort to help Americans successfully navigate the Health Insurance Marketplace.
The Department of Health and Human Services and Young Invincibles launched a video contest to inform young people about health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act.
The National Governors Association reports states are pursuing policies intended to reduce healthcare costs, enhance outcomes and improve access to care for children and pregnant women.
In July, 22013, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded $32 million in grants to help identify and enroll uninsured children who are eligible for Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
Approximately 1,200 health centers and 9,000 service delivery sites nationwide will receive $150 million in new funding from the Obama administration.