Drug Price Legislation Faces Challenges
In May we released an article about a proposed rule coming down from CMS regarding drug prices in advertising. In […]
Executive Order Reduces HHS Time for Transparency
An executive order issued this week calls for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to write the […]
Drugmakers Sue Over Drug Prices in Ads
Pharmaceutical companies like Amgen Inc, Merk & Co, Eli Lilly and Co, as well as the Association of National Advertisers, […]
Only 20% of Hospitals meet Maternity Care Performance Standards
Alarmingly, based on a 2017 study, the U.S. has the worst rate of maternal deaths in the developed world. Let […]
CMS Final Rule for Drug Prices in Advertising
A rule proposed in October of last year has become final on May 8, 2019. This rule would mandate that […]
Data in Today’s Healthcare Market
Since the introduction of the HITECH Act, there has been a fast-paced shift to incorporate technology into healthcare. With a […]
Telemedicine and Increased Antibiotics Prescriptions for Kids
We have been reviewing telemedicine a lot lately. Telemedicine is still in its infancy, with many providers hesitant to jump […]
Congress Tackles Surprise Medical Bills
In a rare bi-partisan effort this week, the House Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions subcommittee heard testimony regarding what can […]
Telehealth Utilization by Patients on the Rise
Stanford Children’s Health in Palo Alto, CA has grown their telehealth program exponentially over the last three years. Their goal […]