Legislation

CMS did not explicitly concur with the OIG's recommendation to develop its own source of race and ethnicity data.

Though studies have shown delivering medication abortion via telehealth is safe and effective, varying state laws can make it difficult for providers and companies to offer the two-pill regimen.

Germany, Belgium and France are trailblazers followed by Italy, Netherlands, Austria, Finland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Sweden, Denmark, and Switzerland.

Also, digital menopause start-up Bia Care expands NHS partnership. 

In a preview of their HIMSS22 presentation, Robert Jarrin, strategic advisor to ResMed Corp., and Brian Scarpelli, senior global policy counsel at the Connected Health Initiative, explain the current digital health reimbursement landscape.

Along with that growth, the number of plans offering more than one benefit increased 15%, from 175 to 202.

Around two million people receive coverage through Massachusetts' Medicaid program.

The regulator’s report flagged governance issues in the midwifery and pediatrics service. 

Authors from Flare Capital discuss why policy matters for health innovation.

Also: Solv wraps up a $45 million Series C funding round, and Singapore-based Homage secures $30 million.