what the hell does all of this mean?

Posted on September 19, 2024 by Pharmaciststeve

I have read some of these small paragraphs several times and I WONDER what the final interpretation of what these small paragraphs are going to end up being what will be applied to many parts of our healthcare system and will that really mean better patient care and outcomes? Why am I skeptical? White House […]

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CVS’ Oak Street Health to pay $60M to settle Medicare Advantage kickback allegations

Posted on September 19, 2024 by Pharmaciststeve

CVS’ Oak Street Health to pay $60M to settle Medicare Advantage kickback allegations https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/disruptors/cvs-oak-street-health-to-pay-60m-to-settle-medicare-advantage-kickback-allegations.html CVS subsidiary Oak Street Health has agreed to pay $60 million to settle accusations that it violated the False Claims Act by offering kickbacks to third-party insurance agents in return for referring older adults to its primary care clinics. The U.S. […]

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Are the Medicare-C “dominoes” starting to fall?

Posted on September 19, 2024 by Pharmaciststeve

Texas system shutters Medicare Advantage plan https://www.beckerspayer.com/payer/texas-system-shutters-medicare-advantage-plan.html Southwestern Health Resources will not offer Medicare Advantage plans in 2025, D Magazine reported Sept. 17.  In emails obtained by D Magazine, the company said it decided to sunset its Medicare Advantage plan because of increasing competition and utilization, and regulatory requirements.  “Medicare Advantage plans continue to face […]

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“we” are very proud of Bidenomics

Posted on September 19, 2024 by Pharmaciststeve

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