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The Latest in Health News from Lathams Pharmacy     Section Page News - Modern Healthcare MedPAC likely to recommend CMS simplify alternative payment models Thu, 04 Mar 2021 16:58:52 EST Several commissioners argued that the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission's draft recommendation wouldn't go far enough but said it would be a step in the right direction. Medicare physician claims down 19% in first half of 2020 from pre-pandemic expectations Thu, 04 Mar 2021 16:54:19 EST During the first six months of 2020, physicians reported $9.4 billion less in Medicare claims than expected at the start of the year, with spending down 19% as seniors deferred care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Florida governor faces growing charges of vaccine favoritism Thu, 04 Mar 2021 16:23:54 EST Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pushed back on allegations that wealthy Floridians are getting earlier access to coronavirus vaccines, saying a local hospital—not the state—was behind the vaccinations of more than 1,200 Key Largo residents. Insurance regulator to issue warning on virus-test billing Thu, 04 Mar 2021 16:18:42 EST New Mexico's top insurance regulator is putting medical providers on notice that people cannot be charged for coronavirus testing after reports that residents have been required to pay for rapid-result tests. Sutter Health posts sizable 2020 loss, announces sweeping review of finances Thu, 04 Mar 2021 16:06:07 EST California's Sutter Health lost $321 million on operations in 2020 due to higher expenses and a decline in patient care due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Cleveland's UH creates position of chief whole health and well-being officer Thu, 04 Mar 2021 15:35:00 EST University Hospitals has appointed Dr. Francoise Adan to the new role. She will support and enhance the well-being of patients, caregivers and the broader Northeast Ohio community. Accidentally trashed, thawed or expired: Reports of COVID vaccine spoilage Thu, 04 Mar 2021 11:33:28 EST The incidents range from 335 discarded doses in Lee County, N.C., that were damaged in shipping, to nearly 5,000 doses that went to waste in Tennessee in February, prompting additional federal oversight. Coronavirus deranges the immune system in complex and deadly ways Thu, 04 Mar 2021 11:23:25 EST Scientists say unprepared immune cells appear to be responding to the coronavirus with a devastating release of chemicals, inflicting damage that may endure long after the threat has been eliminated. Red-hot virtual care market propels New York City health startups to record year Thu, 04 Mar 2021 10:51:00 EST Investment reached a high mark between October and the end of the year, with just more than $1 billion spent in three months, according to a recent report from the New York City Health Business Leaders, a trade group focused on healthcare and technology. Majority of small businesses not requiring vaccines, tests Wed, 03 Mar 2021 19:46:41 EST A majority of small businesses are not requiring their employees to get tested for the new coronavirus or get any COVID-19 vaccines, though healthcare is ahead of the curve on this requirement.