Mar 14, 2023 | BRG Publications
BRG’s annual Federal Policy Review is a guide to federal healthcare policy for 2022 and 2023. BRG’s policy experts review macro trends in healthcare spending and coverage, federal legislative efforts, and regulatory updates to each of the Medicare payment systems. Click to read more.
Mar 10, 2023 | Managed Care Friday
20: The percentage of colorectal cancers diagnosed in younger people, those 50 and below, in 2019, compared to just 11% in 1995, according to research published last week. Worryingly, providers don’t seem to know what’s driving the increase. While health plans have been trying to make it easier for their members to screen for colorectal cancer, such as mailing at-home Cologuard tests and dropping PAs and copays for colonoscopies, these are still typically limited to members who are at least 45-50+ years of age. Pre-Pay Review: Medical claims are increasing in complexity, according to a...
Mar 9, 2023 | Legislation/ Budgets/ Macro
DEA recently released proposed permanent rules for prescribing controlled substances via telemedicine. The proposed rule comes in response to the scheduled end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE). Click to read more.
Mar 3, 2023 | Managed Care Friday
930: The number of family medicine and internal medicine residency positions that went unfilled in 2022 despite the significant need for more of these providers. The National Regional Match Program’s data shows that anesthesiology, radiology and surgery residencies tend to only have a few positions unfilled. Mouth Full: A dental technology company has launched a virtual platform for video visits with dentists and tools to connect patients with care. MouthWatch anticipates this platform will mostly be used for emergencies, prescriptions, second opinions, cosmetic consultations and preventive...
