The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently rejected the State of Ohio’s proposal for a new Section 1115 Demonstration Waiver program. Section 1115 of the Social Security Act [see 42 U.S.C. 1315] authorizes the Department of Health …
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The Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) and Health Research & Educational Trust recently released their 2016 Employer Health Benefits Survey. The Survey revealed “83% of covered workers have a general annual deductible for single coverage that must be met before most …
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The U.S. Government Accounting Office (GAO) recently released a report on the effect of drug coupon discount programs upon the Medicare Part B drug payment system. The Medicare Part B: Data on Coupon Discounts Needed to Evaluate Methodology for Setting …
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The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio Western Division recently granted a Permanent Injunction to Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio (PPGO) and Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio Region (PPSOR), blocking the enforcement of Ohio Revised Code Section 3701.034. …
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) recently issued a final guidance document General Wellness: Policy for Low-Risk Devices. The FDA CDRH will not “actively regulate low-risk technologies that are intended only for …
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