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The $4 Trillion Health Economy of 2020

Health Populi

Three factors will drive healthcare costs to 2026: prices for medical goods and services, changes in income growth, and shifting enrollment from private health insurance to Medicare — driven by the aging of Boomers. trillion in 2026 when healthcare spending will be $1 in every $5 in the American economy (approaching 20%).

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Grandmothered ACA Plans Receive Transition-Relief Extension

ACA Times

Department of Health and Human Services’ Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has extended the period of non-enforcement for certain non-compliant health policies under the Affordable Care Act through the end of 2020. 2 minute read: The U.S. More than $4.5

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American healthcare: The good, bad, ugly, future

Henry Kotula

That law, the Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act, made it illegal for Health and Human Services (HHS) to negotiate drug prices with manufacturers —even for the individuals publicly insured through Medicare and Medicaid. Unfortunately, the program won’t take effect until 2026.

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6 Ways to Drive Higher Medicaid Reimbursement with Telemedicine

GlobalMed

That number will rise to 82 million by 2026. Fortunately, there’s a solution that can benefit both provider revenue and population health: telemedicine. Check a resource like Center for Connected Health Policy to find out the specific rules in your state. Solving Medicaid Challenges.

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2023 Preview of Telemental Health Laws & Behavioral Telehealth Regulations

Telebehavioral Health Institute

Professionals focused on expanding their telehealth services through Medicare will also be delighted to see the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) final 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS). Key Medicare Behavioral Telehealth Regulations. Vermont (through January 1, 2026). Legislation Roundup.