In case you missed it, Becker’s reports that “Medicare historically reimburses hospitals below the cost of providing care to patients, but payments to hospitals fell to a record low in 2022, according to new data provided by the American Hospital Association.” The analysis “shows that Medicare paid 82 cents for every dollar hospitals spent on care for Medicare patients in […]
Hospitals and health systems throughout the nation provide critical care 24 hours a day, seven days a week while under financial strain. But powerful special interests are lobbying Congress to enact harmful Medicare cuts that would put American patients and the hospitals they count on at risk. Here are some key facts reporters should consider
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Following the release of a new study, mental health advocates are warning that corporate insurance companies continue to delay and deny access to critical mental health services, perpetuating significant barriers to care for those who need it most. The dire warnings come as corporate insurers “bash” attempts to close the mental health coverage gap. The study was conducted by
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In case you missed it, an investigation by NBC News finds that corporate insurance companies that charge the Medicare program to cover seniors “routinely reject claims for necessary care.” The report shows how corporate insurers are putting patients at risk and “devastating hospitals in rural America.” Click here to watch NBC News’ investigative report. When asked if
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