government acts & responses

The CMS’s Geographic Direct Contracting Model, also known as Geo, will allow some private carriers to offer Original Medicare coverage to a select number of enrollees.
Traditionally, Original Medicare has only been offered through the federal government, but that may soon change since the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) plans to start phase one of testing for the Geographic Direct Contracting Model in 2022. The CMS’s Geographic Direct Contracting Model, also known as Geo, […]

CMS to Begin Geographic Direct Contracting Model by 2022

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COVID-19 immunity passports could bring back the air-travel industry and stimulate the world economy, but at what cost?
The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the whole world, but several groups are fighting to bring a taste of normalcy back. One such group is fighting to institute COVID-19 immunity passports, electronic documents that show whether an individual has recently been infected, had contact with infected persons, taken a test, or […]

Countries Debate COVID-19 Immunity Passports

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New legislation passed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer has made surprise medical billing in Michigan an illegal practice. The law prohibits medical providers from sending large bills to patients receiving out of network care on an emergency basis, known as balance billing. For people receiving non-emergency care, the out-of-network provider must […]

Surprise Medical Billing in Michigan

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The American government is currently covering COVID-19-related treatment for those without health insurance.
The current coronavirus pandemic has caused worldwide stress and anxiety, especially for older individuals, individuals with pre-existing health conditions, and those without health insurance. There are options for these groups, however, few Americans are aware that the federal government is currently covering COVID-19-related treatment costs for uninsured populations. Uninsured individuals […]

Federal Government Covering COVID-19-Related Treatment for Uninsured

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vaccine distribution
Since the pandemic began, several companies including BioNTech and Pfizer have been working towards creating the world’s first COVID-19 vaccine. The time when that race ends is quickly approaching with the CDC saying that limited doses could be going out to the highest risk individuals by late October. With this […]

Coronavirus Vaccine Distribution Discussions Continue

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President Trump recently signed a $760 million deal to buy 150 million BinaxNOW tests from Abbott Laboratories.
On August 27, the Trump administration sent out an official press release stating that President Trump signed a $760 million deal to purchase 150 million BinaxNOW tests from Abbott Laboratories. These tests may help slow the spread of the virus by allowing millions of Americans to get quick COVID-19 testing […]

Trump Administration Buys 150 Million BinaxNOW Tests

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Convalescent plasma treatment is administered from an IV drip, as seen here. The treatment may lessen the side effects of COVID-19.
On August 23, President Trump made the announcement that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officially authorized convalescent plasma therapy as a treatment for victims of COVID-19. The convalescent plasma treatment was already available across the country, yet the FDA’s authorization will make the therapy more accessible to patients nationwide. […]

Convalescent Plasma Treatment Authorized by FDA

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Uber Drivers: Contractors Or Employees?
In a recent court case in California, Uber and Lyft were both ordered to reclassify their drivers from independent contractors to employees under the law. This would require a fundamental change to their entire business model and make the service largely unrecognizable. Contractor Vs Employee Before discussing if Uber drivers […]

Uber Drivers: Contractors Or Employees?

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