Study finds earlier diabetes diagnoses in Medicaid expansion states

People in states that expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act are far more likely to be newly identified with diabetes than those in non-expansion states. » Details

Policy flaws negatively impact Medicare hospital reimbursements

Current methods used to measure hospital quality are fraught with problems that have large consequences for how hospitals are reimbursed by Medicare. » Study results

Specialty drug coverage varies across health plans

A new report finds coverage of specialty pharmaceuticals varies widely among health insurers. » More

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