Another challenge: 16 states vying to block COVID-19 vaccine order for healthcare workers
February 9th 2022Louisiana is leading the effort to overturn the mandate, just days before workers in some states must get their first dose. Healthcare workers in some states must be fully vaccinated by the end of the month.
Hospitals say they’re taking big losses from reduced drug discounts
February 4th 2022Some drug companies are putting limits on discounts in the federal 340B drug program, hospitals say. The 340B Health advocacy group says hospitals are losing millions and it could hurt their ability to serve patients in vulnerable communities.
Healthcare companies do more electronically, but there’s room to improve, study finds
February 1st 2022Providers are still spending more money than they should in submitting claims and prior authorization, according to the new CAQH Index. The industry could save billions by moving toward more automation, the group says.
Lawmakers ask White House to investigate price gouging by nurse staffing agencies
January 28th 2022In a bipartisan effort, nearly 200 members of Congress have asked the Biden administration to look into the issue. Some say staffing agencies are charging far more than they did before the COVID-19 pandemic.