Jessica Miller

In May 2016, The Joint Commission altered its stance on text messaging, stating it was permissible for physicians and licensed practitioners to text orders regarding patient care, treatments, or services to hospitals or other healthcare settings--as long as it is done through a secure platform. Read More ›

While testifying before Congress recently, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Acting Administrator Andrew Slavitt said the agency would consider delaying the implementation of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act to address physician and stakeholder concerns. Read More ›

The Department of Justice filed an antitrust lawsuit to block 2 proposed health insurance plans mergers: Anthem’s acquisition of Cigna Corporation and Aetna’s acquisition of Humana. The suit alleges that the consolidations would reduce the United States’ largest national health insurers from 5 to 3, decrease competition, and raise healthcare costs. Read More ›