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ACA special enrollment period sign-ups surged in April
May 7, 2021
Cerner starts search for new CEO
May 6, 2021
In big win for hospitals, CMS pitches nixing mandate to submit some payer-negotiated rates
April 28, 2021
ACA navigator funds get massive boost to record level
April 22, 2021
Anthem reports major Medicaid growth in Q1 as executives downplay concerns of pent-up care demands
April 21, 2021
What to watch as health systems and insurers report Q1 results
April 20, 2021
HHS nominees get smooth confirmation hearing
April 16, 2021
Urgent care centers draw some ER visits but associated with higher spending overall
April 7, 2021
Becerra confirmed as HHS secretary
March 18, 2021
Health Affairs' Alan Weil reflects on 1 year of COVID-19
March 18, 2021
CMS hikes COVID-19 vaccine pay, broadens scope of providers to give jab
March 16, 2021
4 key elements of the COVID-19 relief legislation for providers and payers
March 11, 2021
HHS will send $250M in grants for vaccine equity push
March 9, 2021
Coronavirus relief bill with rural hospital aid passes Senate
March 8, 2021
Becerra nomination heads to full Senate vote
March 3, 2021
Becerra distances himself from 'Medicare for All,' appears on track for confirmation
Feb. 25, 2021
Becerra backs price transparency, provider competition at first Senate panel
Feb. 24, 2021
Becerra embraces healthcare antitrust record at first Senate hearing
Feb. 23, 2021
Obama admin alum Chiquita Brooks-LaSure picked to head CMS
Feb. 18, 2021
One-third of primary care docs have 'no idea' when practice will get COVID-19 vaccine: survey
Feb. 17, 2021
Joint Commission alerts on health equity as vaccine disparity fears grow
Feb. 11, 2021
Cigna's COVID-19 costs outweighed deferred care savings for first time in Q4
Feb. 4, 2021
Hospitals lost $20B by pausing electives last year
Jan. 28, 2021
Biden to create new enrollment period for ACA exchanges
Jan. 26, 2021
Biden taps acting HHS, CMS heads, to launch COVID-19 testing board
Jan. 21, 2021
Key members of the Biden healthcare team
Jan. 20, 2021
ACA plan enrollment for 2021 ticked up slightly
Jan. 14, 2021
Tennessee approved for first Medicaid block grant program
Jan. 8, 2021
With Democratic trifecta, Biden could shore up ACA
Jan. 7, 2021
ACA exchange enrollment for 2021 holds steady
Dec. 21, 2020
HHS starts doling out $25B in third phase of CARES provider funding
Dec. 16, 2020
Providers urged to champion coronavirus vaccines as they get first jabs
Dec. 16, 2020
Finance Trend of the Year: Going public
Dec. 9, 2020
Hospitals look to surge protocols as public health officials again issue stark COVID-19 warnings
Dec. 8, 2020
ACA defender Becerra tapped for Biden's HHS chief
Dec. 7, 2020
CMMI rolls out geographic model it calls among 'largest bets on value-based care to date'
Dec. 4, 2020
Intermountain offers glimpse into COVID-19 vaccine strategy for workers
Dec. 3, 2020
UnitedHealth sketches 2021 guidance, called 'a little soft,' amid COVID-19 headwinds
Dec. 1, 2020
CMS expands ability for hospital-level care at home as Thanksgiving surge expected
Nov. 30, 2020
Hospitals scramble to get ready for coronavirus vaccines
Nov. 19, 2020
Biden names COVID-19 experts, calls pandemic top priority for transition
Nov. 9, 2020
Biden faces a divided Congress, stifling chance for more progressive health policies
Nov. 5, 2020
Thoughts on diversity in healthcare C-suite from an executive search specialist
Nov. 2, 2020
Aetna to pay $1M to settle 3 patient data HIPAA breaches
Oct. 29, 2020
CMS requires government, most private plans to cover COVID-19 vaccines
Oct. 29, 2020
Final rule requires health plans to make negotiated rates public
Oct. 29, 2020
Anthem beats in Q3, but profit plummets amid rising costs
Oct. 28, 2020
4 healthcare storylines overshadowed by COVID-19
Oct. 22, 2020
Providers' rocky road to recovery could last into 2022
Oct. 20, 2020
MA plans see more minorities, dual eligibles signing up
Oct. 16, 2020
Digital health funding this year already at record high $9.4B, Rock Health says
Oct. 8, 2020
COVID-19 may be speeding up hospital M&A, analysis finds
Oct. 7, 2020
UnitedHealth, Cigna to expand Medicare Advantage footprints, touting telehealth for 2021
Oct. 2, 2020
$6B fraud bust includes numerous telehealth schemes
Oct. 1, 2020
Molina's $380M buy vastly boosts managed care footprint in New York
Sept. 29, 2020
Hospital COVID-19 recovery stalled in August, Kaufman Hall says
Sept. 25, 2020
Biden preferred over Trump on COVID-19, pre-existing conditions, poll finds
Sept. 24, 2020
Georgia practice to pay $1.5M after hacker accessed thousands of patient records
Sept. 22, 2020
In COVID-19's wake, hospitals look to hybrid model with in-person, virtual care on equal footing
Sept. 17, 2020
OCR settles with 5 more providers on HIPAA right of access violations
Sept. 16, 2020
Hospital visits rebound, but some patients still need convincing
Sept. 15, 2020
Hospitals urge HHS to step in on 340B fight with drug manufacturers
Sept. 9, 2020
Doctors affiliated with health systems have much higher MIPS scores, JAMA study finds
Sept. 8, 2020
Quorum CEO leaving company after just 2 months
Sept. 8, 2020
4 in 10 say COVID-19 reduced their access to care, CDC survey shows
Aug. 27, 2020
Hospitals slam 'disturbing' COVID-19 data reporting requirement threatening Medicare funding
Aug. 26, 2020
Advocate Aurora profit inches up in Q2 as investment income bounces back
Aug. 25, 2020
Cleveland Clinic, Aetna team up on insurance plan, ACO
Aug. 19, 2020
In-person healthcare visits can be done safely despite coronavirus risk, small JAMA study suggests
Aug. 17, 2020
Payers win again, court rules Trump admin violated law in axing ACA cost-sharing payments
Aug. 14, 2020
One Medical beats Q2 estimates, rolls out new telehealth option
Aug. 13, 2020
Regional chains Sentara, Cone to merge into 17-hospital, $11.5B system
Aug. 12, 2020
Biden VP pick Harris, early backer of 'Medicare for All,' later pivoted
Aug. 12, 2020
New CMS value-based payment model aimed at rural hospitals, ACOs
Aug. 11, 2020
Payers saw massive Q2 profits as COVID-19 deferred care
Aug. 7, 2020
Teladoc to buy Livongo in $18.5B deal
Aug. 5, 2020
CMS proposes eliminating inpatient-only list
Aug. 4, 2020
Hospitals consider Supreme Court appeal in 340B drug payment cut case
July 31, 2020
Cigna beats in Q2 as commercial enrollment nearly steady despite pandemic
July 30, 2020
HHS prods Congress to act on surprise billing, but doesn't take a side on how
July 29, 2020
Anthem posts $2.3B profit in Q2 as Medicaid growth outpaces commercial losses
July 29, 2020
Mayo Clinic is U.S. News top hospital for 5th straight year
July 28, 2020
6 months in: What will the new normal look like for hospitals?
July 27, 2020
COVID-19 public health emergency extended
July 23, 2020
M&A volume in health services for H1 was lowest since 2015, PwC finds
July 23, 2020
Hospitals to challenge loss on site neutral payments
July 17, 2020
Public health officials blast COVID-19 data reporting change imposed on hospitals
July 16, 2020
ER visits lag behind in hospital volume recovery
July 15, 2020
Shares in Oak Street Health soar 90% in market debut
July 13, 2020
Sutter loses bid to delay $575M antitrust settlement approval
July 10, 2020
Providence, Humana back ad campaign urging patients to stop 'medical distancing'
July 8, 2020
With new funding, FCC rural healthcare program set to provide most money in its history
July 1, 2020
HHS 'expects to renew' COVID-19 emergency, spokesman says
June 30, 2020
Hospitals in South, West gird for COVID-19 surges as states hold back limits
June 29, 2020
US hospitals saw some recovery in May but distress 'far from over'
June 24, 2020
Medicare claims data for COVID-19 highlights stark racial, economic disparities
June 23, 2020
AHA asks for COVID-19 public health emergency to be extended
June 22, 2020
Advocate-Aurora, Beaumont ink letter of intent to explore merger
June 17, 2020
Sutter, citing COVID-19 losses, seeks to delay antitrust settlement approval
June 17, 2020
MedPAC urges MA, ACO tweaks to speed up value-based payment reform
June 16, 2020
As states face mounting cases, how 1 NYC system managed COVID-19 surge
June 15, 2020
COVID-19 testing costs may hit $25B per year, AHIP study finds
June 10, 2020
Trump administration suggests restarting electives, with reliance on telemedicine, safety measures
June 9, 2020
COVID-19 spikes in some states reignite hospital capacity worries
June 9, 2020
COVID-19 creates thicket of legal concerns for providers
June 5, 2020
Intermountain to provide acute-level care in patient homes
June 5, 2020
CMS relaxing more value-based model requirements in wake of pandemic
June 3, 2020
Providers show support amid unrest: #WhiteCoatsForBlackLives
June 2, 2020
Providers take steps to ease patient fears, but see restart of elective care taking months
May 28, 2020
COVID-19 has forced nearly half of patients to postpone care
May 27, 2020
Providence, 1st to treat COVID-19 patient, posts $1.1B loss
May 26, 2020
MA, Part D final rule gives more star ratings weight to patient experience
May 22, 2020
April was dismal for US hospitals, with long road ahead, surveys find
May 21, 2020
Nonprofit health systems see investments slide as COVID-19 ravages economy
May 20, 2020
Knee replacements nearly halted as hospitals braced for COVID-19, data show
May 19, 2020
Hospitals balk as CMS doubles down on price transparency
May 12, 2020
For-profit hospital chains only saw beginning of COVID-19 impact in Q1
May 6, 2020
HHS starts doling out $12B in CARES funds to 395 hospitals in COVID-19 hot spots
May 1, 2020
Anthem braces for shift to Medicaid, exchange plans amid record unemployment
April 29, 2020
Supreme Court rules for payers in $12B risk corridors case
April 27, 2020
Gottlieb, Slavitt pitch $46.5B plan for COVID-19 contact tracing, isolation
April 27, 2020
Another court rules against hospitals on DSH payments
April 22, 2020
Trump signs bill designating additional $75B for hospital COVID-19 response
April 21, 2020
New York nurses sue Montefiore, Westchester hospitals over pandemic working conditions
April 21, 2020
Majority of commercial patients may receive surprise bill following ambulance ride
April 16, 2020
Hospital CARES funding not quite 'no strings attached'
April 14, 2020
Hospital costs to treat uninsured COVID-19 patients could top $40B
April 8, 2020
COVID-19's public health crisis could also be a financial disaster for hospitals
April 8, 2020
HHS to divert some of $100B hospital COVID-19 funding to uninsured
April 3, 2020
Tenet pulls 2020 guidance in wake of COVID-19 impact
April 2, 2020
AHA seeks $25K per hospital bed from emergency COVID-19 fund
April 1, 2020
Dorm rooms as hospitals, ER telehealth: CMS creates 'unprecedented' flexibility as COVID-19 rages on
March 31, 2020
Humana, Cigna join Aetna in waiving COVID-19 treatment charges
March 30, 2020
Even with billions from Congress, hospitals set to lose over $1K per COVID-19 case
March 25, 2020
As Congress gains ground on stimulus, healthcare workers ask people to stay home
March 25, 2020
CMS urges hospitals to put off elective procedures
March 19, 2020
As coronavirus threatens hospital capacity, debate swirls around elective procedures
March 16, 2020
MedPAC suggests targeted increase in hospital rates
March 13, 2020
As US officials shift tone, Trump stops short of 1 provider ask
March 12, 2020
CMS eases more Medicare restrictions to boost coronavirus treatment access
March 11, 2020
Hospitals dipping into emergency stocks to combat coronavirus
March 10, 2020
$8.3B in coronavirus funding set in motion as federal agencies ramp up response
March 5, 2020
Hospitals face worries of supply, staff shortages as coronavirus cases tick up
March 3, 2020
Increased volumes boost Mayo Clinic to top $1B in operating income for 2019
Feb. 26, 2020
ACOs ask CMMI for more shared savings in direct contracting model
Feb. 21, 2020
CommonSpirit posts 1st operating gain since merger finalized
Feb. 19, 2020
Last year saw 19 rural hospitals close, most in nearly a decade
Feb. 18, 2020
3 surprise billing proposals compared side by side
Feb. 13, 2020
Moody's weighs coronavirus impact across hospitals, other sectors
Feb. 13, 2020
Hospitals, clinics most likely to be hit with ransomware attack
Feb. 11, 2020
One Medical's CFO on why primary care is ripe for disruption
Feb. 7, 2020
Humana eyes doubling primary care membership, reports MA boost in Q4
Feb. 5, 2020
Hospitals spent $2.5B on social determinant programs from 2017 to 2019
Feb. 4, 2020
Humana expanding primary care centers through joint venture with PE firm
Feb. 3, 2020
Codes for social determinants rarely used, analysis finds
Jan. 30, 2020
Anthem beats earnings estimates but MLR disappoints
Jan. 29, 2020
Practice Fusion pays $145M in 1st criminal action against EHR vendor
Jan. 28, 2020
Providers warned to be vigilant as coronavirus fear spreads
Jan. 27, 2020
Lloyd Dean to become sole CEO of CommonSpirit
Jan. 23, 2020
Centene closes $17B acquisition of WellCare
Jan. 22, 2020
Nation's 2nd-largest physician group backs 'Medicare for All'
Jan. 21, 2020
FTC commissioner pledges hard line on hospital mergers
Jan. 17, 2020
CVS, Cigna execs tell JPM20 they're ready for a contentious election year
Jan. 15, 2020
AHA files another challenge to CMS site neutral payment policy
Jan. 14, 2020
CVS, Mayo, Tenet among healthcare companies to watch at #JPM20
Jan. 10, 2020
Kaiser, major union launching nonprofit to boost California workforce
Jan. 9, 2020
Individual market appears stable despite lack of mandate penalty
Jan. 8, 2020
CMS proposes using more encounter data for MA risk adjustment
Jan. 7, 2020
Beyond the ACA: Healthcare legal fights to watch in 2020
Jan. 6, 2020
Sutter to pay $575M, change contracting practices in antitrust settlement
Dec. 20, 2019
Culling surprise billing would save $40B annually, Health Affairs study finds
Dec. 16, 2019
Surprise billing ban draft: Middle ground leaves few pleased
Dec. 10, 2019
Competing House surprise billing plan muddies path of White House-backed legislation
Dec. 9, 2019
Provider of the Year: Providence St. Joseph Health
Dec. 9, 2019
US healthcare spending growth rebounded last year, influenced by insurance tax
Dec. 5, 2019
Medicare Advantage members rarely review or switch plans
Dec. 4, 2019
US life expectancy down in recent years after increasing for decades
Nov. 26, 2019
Myth Diagnosis: Is healthcare recession-proof?
Nov. 22, 2019
Under fire, Google defends Ascension data sharing project
Nov. 21, 2019
Kentucky hospital pays $10M to resolve false claims, kickback allegations
Nov. 21, 2019
Providers take next step in social determinants: hyperlocalism
Nov. 19, 2019
Hospitals pledge to fight Trump admin price transparency plan in court
Nov. 18, 2019
Timeline of the Affordable Care Act — still under siege
Nov. 13, 2019
Surprise billing services had higher-than-average markups
Nov. 11, 2019
Patients still aren't accessing their medical records online
Nov. 7, 2019
1st round picks in AI challenge include Mayo, Merck, IBM
Nov. 4, 2019
CHS cuts guidance as revenue falls, stock drops sharply
Oct. 30, 2019
A rough flu season is predicted — but it's an opportunity for some
Oct. 30, 2019
HHS chief keeps focus on alternative payment models
Oct. 29, 2019
Anthem's Q3 revenue, income up as PBM launch moves forward
Oct. 23, 2019
Health system margins rebounded last year but trail 2015 levels
Oct. 23, 2019
Overwhelming majority of providers loathe prior authorization requirements, survey shows
Oct. 16, 2019
Hospital M&A for 2019 slightly above last year's pace
Oct. 16, 2019
For COPD patients with high deductibles, more trouble getting care
Oct. 10, 2019
Healthcare leads the way as US hits lowest unemployment mark in decades
Oct. 7, 2019
ACOs taking on risk performed better in Medicare program last year
Oct. 2, 2019
Payers roll out 2020 MA plans with increased focus on social determinants
Oct. 2, 2019
After California surprise billing law, fewer specialty services were out-of-network
Sept. 27, 2019
CMS rules aim to reduce regulatory burden for providers
Sept. 26, 2019
CMS finalizes Medicaid DSH cuts, but Congress could still delay
Sept. 24, 2019
Despite pop health buzz, few providers screen for social needs
Sept. 19, 2019
Hospital market concentration on the rise, along with prices
Sept. 17, 2019
Dueling reports highlight payer, provider finger-pointing over healthcare costs
Sept. 17, 2019
In blow to Amazon's PillPack, Surescripts terminates contract with data startup
Sept. 12, 2019
Health companies still struggle with tech infrastructure, survey finds
Sept. 12, 2019
Back in session, Congress faces industry pushback on surprise billing
Sept. 10, 2019
Medicaid expansion resulted in more ER visits, study finds
Sept. 9, 2019
Most providers not fully compliant with HIPAA access requirements, research shows
Aug. 15, 2019
EHRs linked with smartphones spur patient interest, study shows
Aug. 15, 2019
Hospitals bash immigration rule likely to push millions off Medicaid
Aug. 13, 2019
Surprise bills surge in ER, inpatient settings, JAMA finds
Aug. 12, 2019
Primary care, younger docs more likely to report burnout
Aug. 8, 2019
California surprise billing law disrupted contract negotiations, stakeholders say
Aug. 7, 2019
Myth Diagnosis: Do hospitals charge more to make up for low government pay?
Aug. 7, 2019
Admissions growth boosts Tenet Q2 beat
Aug. 6, 2019
Telehealth use jumps at inpatient settings
Aug. 6, 2019
CMS tweaks hospital wage index change in final rule
Aug. 2, 2019
Molina beats Q2 expectations despite drops in income, revenue
July 31, 2019
Intermountain spinoff Castell CEO: Providers need nudge en route to value-based care
July 29, 2019
Hospital profitability down as operators lack flexibility to cut costs, Kaufman Hall says
July 29, 2019
Telehealth use increasing most among non hospital-based providers
July 25, 2019
Hospital groups propose overhaul to patient satisfaction survey
July 25, 2019
Tenet to spin off revenue cycle management arm Conifer
July 24, 2019
ACA, other coverage expansions not linked with rising hospital use, study shows
July 23, 2019
Healthcare leads in data breaches reported, survey finds
July 18, 2019
Oscar to enter Medicare Advantage market in New York, Texas
July 18, 2019
CVS launches home hemodialysis device clinical trial
July 17, 2019
Intermountain starts new company to spur shift toward value
July 16, 2019
UnitedHealth to jumpstart Q2 results with eyes on volume, 'Medicare for All'
July 16, 2019
ACA's legal jeopardy: 4 questions
July 11, 2019
FCC approves rural telehealth pilot
July 11, 2019
Beaumont, Summa sign letter of intent to merge
July 10, 2019
Hospitals saved $1K per episode under joint replacement bundled model
July 1, 2019
Hospital groups argue CMS wage index proposal flawed
June 27, 2019
U.S. News updates best hospitals methodology for specialty rankings
June 26, 2019
Left-leaning think tank highlights 'high price of hospital care'
June 26, 2019
Hospital price transparency push draws industry ire, but effects likely limited
June 25, 2019
Trump order to force hospitals to reveal information behind negotiated rates
June 24, 2019
UnitedHealth's acquisition of DaVita physician group gets FTC approval
June 20, 2019
Public option, increased premium credits could save $12B
June 19, 2019
Fitch forecasts healthy cash flow for providers despite pressures
June 19, 2019
CMS proposes rule to set Part D electronic prior authorization standards
June 18, 2019
Kaiser Permanente announces new headquarters in California
June 18, 2019
Payers, providers dig in on surprise billing proposals
June 12, 2019
AMA affirms opposition to single-payer in close vote
June 12, 2019
Industry balks at Senate proposals to boost competition, price transparency
June 7, 2019
Provider compensation on the increase but primary care docs still lag specialists
June 3, 2019
WannaCry malware still hitting healthcare organizations
May 30, 2019
Most hospitals don't meet Leapfrog maternity care standards
May 30, 2019
Safety net hospitals fall behind in Medicare joint replacement model
May 29, 2019
Senate health committee takes on surprise bills, price transparency in legislative package
May 24, 2019
AHA argues nonprofit hospitals more than make up for lost tax revenue
May 23, 2019
Industry groups square off on surprise billing
May 22, 2019
More practices open to downside risk, AMGA finds
May 22, 2019
No improvement in patient access to online health records, ONC finds
May 21, 2019
Wyden introduces price transparency bill targeting payers
May 17, 2019
Federal lawmakers put forward competing proposals to ban surprise billing, with key difference
May 15, 2019
As Trump wades in, states move on surprise billing
May 14, 2019
Maryland's all-payer model shows limited effects for rural hospitals
May 13, 2019
Trump prods Congress on surprise billing ban
May 9, 2019
340B drug program payment cut struck down again
May 8, 2019
AHA asks for antitrust probe of Centene-WellCare deal
May 2, 2019
CHS reports increased net loss for Q1 with admissions flat
May 1, 2019
HCA beats revenue estimates, logs 20th straight quarter of admissions growth
April 30, 2019
FTC accuses Surescripts of monopolizing e-prescribing markets
April 25, 2019
Hospitals, doctors and Gawande laud new CMS primary care model, but will practices stay?
April 24, 2019
CMS details new primary care payment model with range of risk options
April 23, 2019
CMS makes no change to silver loading, finalizes lower ACA exchange fees
April 22, 2019
Nearly all states using value-based payment models
April 16, 2019
Physician pay up 20% since 2015 but gender gap widens
April 10, 2019
Amazon's Alexa now has HIPAA-compliant features
April 4, 2019
Judge rules Trump AHP expansion unlawful 'end-run' around ACA
March 29, 2019
AHA doubles down against star ratings, asks CMS to pull
March 28, 2019
Trump admin now backs elimination of ACA in court
March 26, 2019
Big changes to substance abuse privacy rule coming, sparking renewed debate
March 20, 2019
Short-term plans, Medicaid waivers, MA benefits dominate AHIP conferences
March 18, 2019
PBMs called to give patients 'an explanation' by Senate panel
March 13, 2019
Trump admin floats publicizing provider-payer negotiated rates
March 7, 2019
Why 2019 could be 'last easy year' for payers
March 6, 2019
Moms who get surprise bill more likely to switch hospitals for second birth
March 6, 2019
Teladoc sees big hike in visits but posts 'disappointing' 2019 guidance
Feb. 28, 2019
Hospitals oppose fixed payments in any laws tackling surprise billing
Feb. 21, 2019
Insurers owed CSR payments regardless of silver loading, judges rule
Feb. 19, 2019
Provider groups wary of major changes to HIPAA
Feb. 13, 2019
Employer plans contributed most to growth in underinsured
Feb. 7, 2019
Hospital prices, not physicians, drive cost growth, Health Affairs says
Feb. 5, 2019
Payers balk at HHS proposal to end federal PBM rebates
Feb. 1, 2019
CMS proposes more nontraditional benefits for MA plans
Jan. 31, 2019
Industry braces as more lawmakers seek to ban surprise billing
Jan. 29, 2019
CVS chief says industry disruption should come from within
Jan. 15, 2019
Judge calls for expedited briefings in ACA case
Dec. 19, 2018
CMS to post more hospital accrediting information online
Oct. 5, 2018
AHIP18: Payers face threats from all directions
June 25, 2018
AHIP18: CEO warns payers of urgency for 'change and innovation'
June 21, 2018
AHIP18: Gawande looks forward to '1M new patients' in new role
June 21, 2018
UnitedHealth CEO predicts dramatic hike in value-based program participation
June 1, 2018
Readmission rates among BPCI episodes show room for improvement
May 30, 2018
CMS should extend prior authorization pilots, GAO says
May 22, 2018
CHI posts net loss amid declining inpatient, outpatient volume
May 11, 2018
Athenahealth gets $7B bid from Elliott Management
May 7, 2018
Hospitals acquired 5K physician practices in 1-year period
March 14, 2018
Cigna acquiring Express Scripts in $67B deal
March 8, 2018
Centene to buy Florida primary care provider
March 6, 2018
4 questions on Uber's new healthcare platform
March 2, 2018
20 states suing to invalidate ACA
Feb. 28, 2018
Apple to launch primary care clinics for employees, CNBC reports
Feb. 27, 2018
Anthem rescinds same day service cut, AMA says
Feb. 23, 2018
Anthem makes exceptions to controversial ER policy
Feb. 16, 2018
Amazon could shake up healthcare supply chains
Feb. 14, 2018
Trump budget slashes Medicaid, targets 340B
Feb. 12, 2018
3 reasons evidence-based policy is hard
Feb. 9, 2018
CHI continues turnaround, Q2 bolstered by lower restructuring costs
Feb. 7, 2018
How to make population health pop: What experts say
Feb. 6, 2018
DOJ seeks more info on proposed CVS, Aetna merger
Feb. 2, 2018
How Amazon, JPM, Berkshire could disrupt healthcare (or not)
Jan. 31, 2018
Amazon, JPM, Berkshire form new company to tackle health costs
Jan. 30, 2018
AHA launches new bid for better doctor relations
Jan. 29, 2018
HHS touts regulatory rollbacks under Trump's first year
Jan. 26, 2018
Blue Cross of North Carolina opposes Carolinas-UNC merger
Jan. 25, 2018
Trump admin's new bundle bid shows value-based care's staying power
Jan. 12, 2018
CMS goes all in on Medicaid work requirements
Jan. 11, 2018
CMS launches new, voluntary bundled payment model
Jan. 10, 2018
Blockbuster digital health funding to spill to 2018
Jan. 4, 2018
Health systems brace for 2018 disruption
Jan. 2, 2018
CMS updates hospital star ratings formula
Dec. 22, 2017
Healthcare merger frenzy: A bid for survival?
Dec. 21, 2017
Tenet mulls sale of revenue cycle arm, forecasts 2018
Dec. 19, 2017
How the GOP tax bill could affect healthcare
Dec. 18, 2017
WSJ: Ascension, Providence St. Joseph in merger talks
Dec. 10, 2017
MedPAC finalizes recommendation to repeal MIPS
Dec. 8, 2017
Amazon pulls pharmacy wholesaler application in Maine
Dec. 6, 2017
4 major questions about the proposed CVS-Aetna merger
Dec. 5, 2017
The Healthcare Dive Awards for 2017
Dec. 4, 2017
Theme of the Year: Uncertainty
Dec. 4, 2017
Provider of the Year: Mayo Clinic
Dec. 4, 2017
Health IT Development of the Year: Epic's Share Everywhere
Dec. 4, 2017
CVS Health to buy Aetna in $69B deal
Dec. 3, 2017
Apple's future in healthcare: What we know (and can guess)
Nov. 30, 2017
What you need to know about the new nominee to lead HHS
Nov. 15, 2017
Individual mandate repeal included in latest tax bill draft
Nov. 15, 2017
Hospitals file lawsuit to block 340B drug payment cut
Nov. 14, 2017
Trump nominates former pharma exec Azar to head HHS
Nov. 13, 2017
Maine voters approve Medicaid expansion
Nov. 8, 2017
The healthcare of tomorrow will move away from hospitals
Nov. 6, 2017
Experts say bundled models can have major success, but participation is key
Nov. 3, 2017
CMS finalizes low-volume exemptions in MACRA final rule
Nov. 3, 2017
CMS finalizes 340B drug program cut
Nov. 2, 2017
HHS clarifies HIPAA rules in cases of overdose
Oct. 30, 2017
Trump declares opioids public health emergency but doesn't add funding
Oct. 27, 2017
CVS reportedly in talks to buy Aetna
Oct. 27, 2017
Judge declines to force continued payment of CSRs
Oct. 26, 2017
Congress continues to negotiate CSR funding
Oct. 23, 2017
The White House isn't waiting any longer to try to bring down the ACA
Oct. 18, 2017
Senators say they've reached a bipartisan agreement to refund CSRs
Oct. 18, 2017
Trump administration to cut off CSR payments, dealing blow to ACA
Oct. 13, 2017
Trump undercuts ACA with new plan options
Oct. 12, 2017
Hospitals defend 340B drug program amid scrutiny
Oct. 11, 2017
AHA report: Hospitals more than make up for their tax-exempt status
Oct. 11, 2017
With Price out at HHS, talk turns to replacement candidates
Oct. 2, 2017
VA proposes exempting its providers from state telehealth restrictions
Oct. 2, 2017
HHS Secretary Tom Price resigns
Sept. 29, 2017
Report recommends CSR funding, resinsurance programs to stabilize ACA exchange market
Sept. 28, 2017
Aetna CEO advocates improving health at the community level
Sept. 28, 2017
CMS delays star ratings update again, says AHA
Sept. 27, 2017
No vote for Graham-Cassidy ACA repeal bill
Sept. 26, 2017
Another blow to Graham-Cassidy leaves repeal effort nearly dead
Sept. 26, 2017
What does it mean for a hospital to be ready for disaster?
Sept. 25, 2017
Graham-Cassidy ACA repeal bill faces uphill battle
Sept. 25, 2017
Last-ditch ACA repeal effort set for vote next week
Sept. 21, 2017
CMS seeks 'new direction' for innovation center
Sept. 21, 2017
AHA questions MedPAC report on new post-acute payment system
Sept. 18, 2017
CBO: ACA markets to see premium increases, stunted enrollment
Sept. 15, 2017
Senators offer polar opposite plans for changing healthcare system
Sept. 14, 2017
Hospital groups oppose 340B cuts, site neutral payments in comments to CMS
Sept. 13, 2017
Hurricane Irma forces nearly 3 dozen Florida hospitals to evacuate
Sept. 11, 2017
South Florida hospitals bracing for Hurricane Irma
Sept. 8, 2017
Why scaling back bundled payment programs won't stop the shift to alternative models
Sept. 6, 2017
ACA supporters forming to promote open enrollment in place of HHS
Sept. 6, 2017
Bipartisan group of governors release ACA market stabilization plan
Sept. 1, 2017
Government report says ACOs in MSSP 'show promise'
Aug. 31, 2017
Providers, payers adjust to keep services available for Harvey victims
Aug. 29, 2017
UnitedHealth to buy Advisory Board's healthcare unit as part of $2.6B deal
Aug. 29, 2017
Aetna faces class-action lawsuit after exposing patient HIV information
Aug. 29, 2017
Southeast Texas hospitals scrambling to withstand Hurricane Harvey
Aug. 28, 2017
AHA asks CMS to delay cuts to safety net hospitals
Aug. 25, 2017
Intermountain plans to cut opioid prescriptions by 40%
Aug. 24, 2017
Mayo says tele-neonatology program has reduced transfers from community hospitals
Aug. 23, 2017
Advisory panel pushes back on proposed 340B cost increase
Aug. 23, 2017
Small businesses offer competitive health benefits
Aug. 23, 2017
Provider groups mostly approve of latest MACRA proposals
Aug. 22, 2017
HHS proposes another 340B penalty rule delay
Aug. 21, 2017
Cleveland Clinic pulls gala from Trump property after mounting pressure
Aug. 17, 2017
CMS will start more targeted approach to Medicare fraud auditing
Aug. 17, 2017
CMS proposes to cancel, pare back bundled payment models
Aug. 16, 2017
CBO: With no CSRs, premiums increase 20%
Aug. 15, 2017
Why ACA market upheaval still looms large despite failure to repeal the law
Aug. 14, 2017
Bundled payment proposals include canceled, scaled-back programs
Aug. 14, 2017
Trump says he will declare opioid crisis a national emergency
Aug. 11, 2017
Uncertainty influences early premium rate filings for ACA exchange plans
Aug. 10, 2017
Survey: Group practices find MIPS too complex, burdensome
Aug. 10, 2017
Residents protesting Mayo plan to consolidate 2 hospitals
Aug. 9, 2017
Maine Medicaid waiver application includes work requirements, asset testing
Aug. 7, 2017
Why hospitals should pursue diversity beyond the hiring process
Aug. 7, 2017
The future of healthcare work
Aug. 7, 2017
CMS hospital payments to increase by $2.4B
Aug. 3, 2017
Molina posts $230M loss in Q2, eliminating 1.5K jobs
Aug. 2, 2017
Brigham and Women's may extend buyout offer
Aug. 2, 2017
CSR payments still in question after ACA repeal failures
July 31, 2017
ACA repeal dealt major blow with failed early morning vote
July 28, 2017
Don't let the name fool you, ACA 'skinny' repeal has major consequences
July 27, 2017
Failed BCRA vote shows tough road ahead for ACA repeal, replace
July 25, 2017
Parliamentarian review makes passing BCRA even harder
July 24, 2017
CBO: Out-of-pocket health costs would skyrocket under revised BCRA
July 21, 2017
CBO: ACA repeal would cause 32M to lose insurance by 2026
July 20, 2017
The BCRA is dead, but don't take your eye off Capitol Hill
July 18, 2017
Federal fraud takedown another warning shot for providers
July 18, 2017
UPDATE: BCRA, repeal-and-delay plans both dead for now
July 18, 2017
Politico: Nonprofit hospitals cut back community spending despite revenue increases
July 17, 2017
CMS proposes big 340B drug payment cuts, outpatient rate changes
July 13, 2017
Senate Republicans' new draft of healthcare bill makes few changes
July 13, 2017
Major barriers remain to value-based implementation, survey finds
July 13, 2017
Medicaid beneficiaries report high satisfaction, access to care
July 11, 2017
Senate looking at Plan B if BCRA fails
July 10, 2017
No vote on Senate healthcare bill before July 4 holiday
June 28, 2017
CBO: Senate bill would mean 15M lose coverage next year
June 26, 2017
Anthem to pay record $115M to settle data breach lawsuit
June 26, 2017
5 highlights from the Senate's ACA replacement bill
June 23, 2017
UPDATE: Senate version of AHCA cuts Medicaid differently
June 22, 2017
Hospitals see dramatic increase in opioid-related ER, inpatient visits
June 21, 2017
MedPAC suggests MIPS overhaul, more site-neutral payments
June 19, 2017
AHCA could mean 725K fewer healthcare jobs by 2026
June 15, 2017
CMS actuary paints rosier picture of AHCA outcome than CBO
June 14, 2017
Why HHS' sparse, controversial payroll worries the healthcare industry
June 14, 2017
Iowa has a plan to get payers back in ACA exchanges
June 12, 2017
HHS wants help identifying 'burdensome' ACA regs
June 12, 2017
Price remains mum on CSRs, AHCA details at budget hearings
June 9, 2017
Anthem pulls out of Ohio, leaving more with no ACA plan choices
June 7, 2017
States are watching as payers decide ACA exchange participation
June 5, 2017
As telemedicine grows up, it needs some ground rules
June 1, 2017
Latest on the AHCA is mostly talk
May 31, 2017
Cleveland Clinic adds big name to VBC task force
May 31, 2017
CBO: Amended AHCA would still leave 23M uninsured
May 24, 2017
Trump budget calls for steep cuts to Medicaid, public health programs
May 23, 2017
Trump again threatens CSR payments, but delays court case
May 21, 2017
4 lessons for hospitals from WannaCry's global ransomware attack
May 17, 2017
CDC finds no health coverage gains from 2015 to 2016
May 16, 2017
UK hospitals paralyzed by massive cyberattack; fear over second wave dies down
May 13, 2017
Aetna will not participate in ACA exchanges at all next year
May 11, 2017
Why the Senate is slowing down the GOP's push to replace the ACA
May 9, 2017
Teladoc beats expectation with Q1 earnings increase of 60%
May 9, 2017
House passes AHCA, Senate to draft its own ACA repeal bill
May 4, 2017
GOP leaders say they can pass AHCA today
May 4, 2017
Tenet sells 3 hospitals to HCA as it beats Q1 earnings expectations
May 2, 2017
ATA17: 6 takeaways on the state of telemedicine
April 26, 2017
Why (even red) states are expanding Medicaid and what that means for health systems
April 17, 2017
Final ACA regulations tighten enrollment window, loosen coverage requirements
April 17, 2017
Cleveland Clinic CEO warns against consequences of ACA replacement
April 6, 2017
Medicare Advantage payment rates to increase by 0.45%
April 4, 2017
ACO participation likely to lead to positive payment adjustments under MACRA
April 3, 2017
AHA: New CMS hospital payment rule not accurate reflection of care costs
March 31, 2017
Trump demands AHCA vote Friday as bill becomes more conservative
March 24, 2017
ACA repeal bill dies in House, GOP says it will move on
March 24, 2017
AHCA fate unclear with House vote pending
March 22, 2017
Republicans may tweak AHCA to garner more support
March 20, 2017
ACA enrollment for 2017 down slightly at 12.2M
March 16, 2017
CBO scores leaves some Republicans skittish about ACA replacement
March 15, 2017
CBO: 24M more uninsured by 2026 under AHCA
March 14, 2017
Lawmakers still awaiting CBO score for ACA replacement bill
March 10, 2017
ACA replacement bill continues to face major hurdles
March 9, 2017
Advocate-NorthShore merger is off
March 8, 2017
3 Republican concepts for replacing the ACA — and what they mean
March 7, 2017
GOP ACA bill has massive Medicaid changes, no CBO score
March 6, 2017
GOP expected to introduce ACA repeal bill this week
March 3, 2017
Thank Goodness It's Friday: Twitter investigates 'secret' GOP ACA replacement bill
March 2, 2017
Senate Finance Committee advances Verma's CMS nomination
March 2, 2017
Antibiotic-resistant infections among children increased 700% in 8 years
Feb. 24, 2017
ACA repeal draft bill surfaces
Feb. 24, 2017
Outline of GOP plan to replace ACA has few surprises
Feb. 17, 2017
With surgeon Tom Price leading HHS, doctors' caucus gets spotlight
Feb. 16, 2017
Cigna ends Anthem merger; insurers sue each other
Feb. 14, 2017
Tom Price confirmed as HHS secretary
Feb. 10, 2017
ACA open enrollment rates drop for the first time
Feb. 6, 2017
ACA open enrollment ends without usual marketing push
Feb. 2, 2017
Aetna won't re-enter ACA exchange markets it left last year
Feb. 1, 2017

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