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Pence Leaves Out Key Details About Health Coverage Of Coronavirus Testing

“With regard to the cost, let me be very clear: HHS has designated the coronavirus test as an essential health benefit.  That means, by definition, it’s covered in the private health insurance of every American, as well as covered by Medicare and Medicaid.”  — Vice President Mike Pence during a March 4 press briefing Amid… Read More »

CMS chief unable to provide details on Trump healthcare plan

Dive Brief: CMS Administrator Seema Verma is unable to provide any details on President Donald Trump’s nebulous and long-promised healthcare plan, ostensibly for release in September. However, Verma did confirm the healthcare agency is “actively engaged in conversations” around the plan Thursday, noting CMS doesn’t have the ability to make more sweeping changes to bring down… Read More »