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The Senate today voted 72-18 to confirm Stephen Hahn, M.D., as Food and Drug Administration commissioner.
The Federal Communications Commission today proposed designating 988 as the national suicide prevention and mental health hotline number.
Nearly 3.9 million people selected a 2020 health plan through HealthCare.gov Nov. 1 to Dec. 7, including more than 1 million last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services reported today.
Integrating physical and behavioral health care services can help hospitals and health systems overcome patient barriers to accessing behavioral health services while improving outcomes and value.
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation recently awarded its 2019 Culture of Health Prize to five communities for their commitment to improving health for all residents.
The House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee today held a hearing on proposals to achieve universal health care coverage.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will host a Dec. 11 webinar on the Primary Care Initiative’s professional and global direct contracting options.
An estimated 28%, or 4.7 million, of uninsured individuals eligible to buy health coverage at www.HealthCare.gov could find a 2020 bronze plan without paying a premium after subsidies.
Senate and House leaders announced they have reached an agreement on legislation to address surprise medical billing.
Senate Finance Committee leaders Friday released changes to the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act that would eliminate impending Medicaid cuts to disproportionate share hospitals for two years.