Day: September 27, 2019

Several states have adopted bans on vaping products, but California isn’t going that far. Instead, cities and counties in the Golden State are stepping in to prohibit the sale of flavored tobacco p… Source: States Target Vaping With Bans. In California, The Action Is Local. | California Healthline

The Freedom of Information Act lawsuit could spur the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to release audits that document up to $650 million in overcharges. Source: KHN Files Lawsuit To Force Feds To Disclose Medicare Advantage Audits | California Healthline

Kaiser Health News gives readers a chance to comment on a recent batch of stories. Source: Sickened By Billing Abuses, Readers And Tweeters Stand Up For Patients’ Rights | California Healthline

Washington is abuzz with impeachment talk, but what impact would such a move have on congressional action on prescription drug prices and surprise bills? Also, a study out this week shows that heal… Source: KHN’s ‘What The Health?’: Impeachment And The Health Agenda | California Healthline

More insurers are experimenting with paying health care providers one lump sum to cover the cost of maternity care. Physicians and insurers hope the model — known as bundled payments — will help im… Source: Insurers Test New Way To Cut Maternity Care Costs: Bundling | California Healthline

It's approaching levels seen in developing countries like Uganda and Nigeria. Source: The U.S. Wealth Gap Just Hit a Depressing 50-Year High - VICE