Tuesday, 27 June 2017

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US does not need warrant to subpoena Oregon drug data
11:39:25 AM
A federal appeals court ruled Monday that the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency does not need a court order to subpoena a prescription drug database kept by the state of Oregon. The ruling did not specify whether those subpoenas would violate...


Pharmacy boss blamed for meningitis outbreak gets nine years
Monday, June 26, 2017 7:00 PM
The co-owner of a compounding pharmacy deemed responsible for the deaths of 76 people in a national meningitis outbreak tearfully apologized to the victims on Monday and was sentenced to nine years in prison, far less than the victims had...


13 key CBO findings on the Senate GOP repeal bill
Monday, June 26, 2017 6:00 PM
The Better Care Reconciliation Act would result in a total 49 million Americans being uninsured by 2026, according to a Congressional Budget Office review of the draft bill.


Draft executive order would enhance high-deductible coverage for chronic disease care
Monday, June 26, 2017 6:00 PM
A draft version of a White House executive order would allow patients enrolled in high-deductible health plans to access care for chronic conditions before they meet their deductible.


Lack of insurance is tied to higher death rates, new study shows
Monday, June 26, 2017 6:00 PM
As the Senate debates and amends its Obamacare replacement bill projected to leave 22 million without insurance, a new report found that those with insurance live longer than the uninsured.


Senate healthcare bill would cause 22 million to lose coverage
Monday, June 26, 2017 5:30 PM
Senate Republicans' plan to repeal and replace Obamacare will cause 22 million to lose their health coverage by 2026, according to a projection from the Congressional Budget Office released Monday.


Medtronic inks outcome-based contract with Aetna for insulin pumps
Monday, June 26, 2017 4:00 PM
Medtronic and Aetna announced a new risk-based agreement for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes patients who transition to Medtronic's insulin injectors. The deal aims to increase accountability and lower costs by tying reimbursement to outcomes.


Threat of identity theft played a role in record Anthem settlement
Monday, June 26, 2017 4:00 PM
Anthem is on the cusp of having to make the biggest payout in U.S. history for a data breach. The $115 million proposed settlement is a reflection of the just how valuable patient records and personal information have become.


Senate adds waiting period to ACA replacement bill
Monday, June 26, 2017 2:00 PM
The Senate revised its Affordable Care Act replacement in an effort to replicate the effects of the individual mandate. The change imposes a waiting period on individuals seeking to purchase insurance after letting their coverage lapse.


Quest Diagnostics, Walmart partner to offer lab testing services in stores
Monday, June 26, 2017 2:00 PM
Wal-Mart Stores will bring Quest Diagnostics' laboratory testing services to 15 Walmart locations in Florida and Texas by the end of the year.


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