The biggest news this week has been the recent breaking announcement from the White House concerning the new contraceptive rules in relation to religious employers. Also on Health Wolters Kluwer this week:
- Medicaid costs are crushing Illinois.
- The GAO says the government is overpaying on Medicare Advantage plans.
- Medicare Advantage plans also see higher enrollment and lower premiums.
- Self-referral disclosure settlements were provided by CMS.
- The new medical device review system and the FDA.
- A look at branded generic drug sales.
- Lack of data on physicians opting out of Medicare.
- The estimated increase of Medicare spending has been reduced.
