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Projected payer spending for COVID-19 lower, but report came out before a rise in cases

Estimated payer spending for COVID-19 may be lower than initially projected, according to a new report released by America’s Health Insurance Plans. The first estimate released on March 30 showed COVID-19 treatment costs at between $ 56 and $ 556 billion. The new cost estimate is between $ 30 to $ 546.6 billion, according to… Read More »

340B found to have minimal effect on pricing, countering notion that it’s a driver of healthcare spending

The 340B drug discount program has been a source of controversy, with the pharmaceutical industry claiming that it’s one of the main drivers of rising healthcare spending. But a study from the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission challenges that assertion, finding that its effect on cost sharing for patients is minimal. For hospitals participating in 340B,… Read More »