Post By: John C. Osborn

New Trump administration rule will require hospitals post prices online


[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1606843887090{margin-top: -12px !important;margin-bottom: -12px !important;padding-top: -12px !important;}"]New Trump administration rule will require hospitals post prices online[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image="15950" img_size="full" alignment="center"][vc_column_text]Hospitals will be required to post online a list of their standard charges under a rule…

August 24, 2018

Industry Updates, Medicare

Is Medicare Changing Under Trump?


[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="15944" img_size="full" alignment="center"][vc_column_text] In the discussion of healthcare and the Affordable Care Act (ACA), it’s important to understand that no one really knows what is going to happen. All we can do at this point…

August 20, 2018

Anthem, Medicare Advantage

Anthem Announces Tie-Up with Walmart


Health insurance plan provider Anthem is collaborating with retail giant Walmart to provide consumers with easier access to over-the-counter (OTC) medicines and other health-related services. The collaboration will cater to those enrolled in Anthem’s affiliated…

Trump Admin Urges States to Cooperate on Expansion of Non-ObamaCare plans


[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1606844594556{margin-top: -8px !important;margin-bottom: -8px !important;padding-top: -8px !important;}"]Trump admin urges states to cooperate on expansion of ... under ObamaCare, the administration's short-term health plans do not have to cover ...[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar on Thursday urged states to cooperate with the Trump administration's…