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'Conspiracy!' Medical providers sue credit bureaus for omitting unpaid bills under $500

By Zack Needles

A group of medical providers filed a lawsuit against Experian, Equifax and TransUnion, alleging they conspired to omit small unpaid medical bills from their reports, which places them at a severe disadvantage compared to hospitals.

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August 29, 2023

2-year delay! IRS extends that looming SECURE 2.0 catch-up contribution deadline

After a lot of pushback from employers and retirement industry organizations on a key SECURE 2.0 catch-up contribution change for higher-income employees, the IRS announced an "administrative transition period."

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August 29, 2023

Phantom payment fees boost cost of health care, study finds

Some physicians are lobbying CMS to bring down the hammer on the electronic payment fee scam.

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August 28, 2023

SECURE 2.0: DOL seeks public comments on new or revised reporting requirements

From emergency savings accounts to annual funding notices, the Department of Labor is welcoming input from plan sponsors on changes or revisions to retirement plan administration included in the sweeping new legislation.

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August 28, 2023

Most Americans have trouble evaluating health information, survey finds

Local TV news and network news are among the most used news sources and also among the most likely to be trusted when it comes to health information.

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August 28, 2023

Walgreens agrees to pay $16 million in Medicaid overbilling lawsuit

The retailer's USA Drug pharmacy allegedly began selling commonly-prescribed generic drugs to its uninsured customers at low prices, but charged Medicare and Medicaid much higher prices for the same drug.

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August 28, 2023

Majority of plan sponsors prefer barriers to access when given the choice

Value-based reimbursement promotes the delivery of evidence-based, high-quality care that encourages use of — rather than creating barriers to — high-value services.

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August 25, 2023

Nearly 75% of parents miss work to address kids' mental health or academic performance

Officials estimate this time off could cost the U.S. economy up to $65 billion per year in lost productivity.

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'Conspiracy!' Medical providers sue credit bureaus for omitting unpaid bills under $500

First 10 drugs set for Medicare price negotiations: Will pharma participate?

Tripledemic ahead! New COVID, flu, RSV vaccines (and what's covered by insurance)

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2-year delay! IRS extends that looming SECURE 2.0 catch-up contribution deadline

Phantom payment fees boost cost of health care, study finds

SECURE 2.0: DOL seeks public comments on new or revised reporting requirements

Most Americans have trouble evaluating health information, survey finds

Walgreens agrees to pay $16 million in Medicaid overbilling lawsuit

Majority of plan sponsors prefer barriers to access when given the choice

Nearly 75% of parents miss work to address kids' mental health or academic performance