Improper Medicare, Medicaid payments cost $89B in 2015, official tells House panel

The improper payment rate under the Medicare fee-for-service plan was largely driven by documentation errors and ACA requirements, a CMS administrator said.

By Ana Mulero • May 24, 2016

Demand for short-term health insurance policies continues to grow

The Obama administration hoped to get rid of this kind of coverage with the ACA.

By Nina Flanagan • May 24, 2016

Global home healthcare market projected to grow at CAGR of 8.85% through 2020

Growth will be fueled by the need for affordable solutions and the integration of mobile devices.

By Heather Caspi • May 23, 2016

ACEP files federal lawsuit over out-of-network underpayments

The group is fighting for a change in federal health law.

By Heather Caspi • May 19, 2016

Hedge fund's healthcare retreat signals industry uncertainty

Larry Robbins' Glenview Capital Management shows wavering confidence in its healthcare holdings. 

By Heather Caspi • May 19, 2016

Oscar requests an individual plan rate increase of up to 30%

The insurance darling said the proposed increase is due to rising medical costs and shuttering government financial assistance.

By Ana Mulero • May 18, 2016

Oklahoma makes surprising move towards Medicaid expansion

With a gaping $1.3 billion budget hole, Oklahoma embraces Medicaid expansion after years of strong ObamaCare resistance. 

By Nina Flanagan • May 17, 2016

Children's healthcare costs increased while use of medical services declined, report finds

Health Care Cost Institute found out-of-pocket spending on children's healthcare rose to $472 in 2014.

By Nina Flanagan • May 17, 2016

Ponemon: Nearly 90% of healthcare organizations breached within last 2 years

The average cost of a data breach for covered entities equates to more than $2.2 million, the organization found.

By Heather Caspi • May 16, 2016

Merge ahead: Healthcare deals adapting as industry evolves

Healthcare consolidations hit record levels in 2015. Will the pace continue?

By Nina Flanagan • May 13, 2016

Teleflex puts up $400M in senior notes for sale

The medical device company says it plans to use the proceeds to repay about $393 million in borrowings.

By Heather Caspi • May 12, 2016

Report: Global healthcare IT market forecast to reach $228.7B by 2020

ResearchandMarkets' report lists increased focus on lowering operational costs and maximizing profit margins as main drivers to market growth. 

By Nina Flanagan • May 12, 2016

NY behavioral healthcare providers receive $6M for IT upgrades

New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo aims to help 122 behavioral health providers upgrade their technology infrastructure.

By Nina Flanagan • May 12, 2016

FTC dealt rare loss in Pennsylvania hospital merger case

The agency failed to consider the pressures of the changing healthcare environment while attempting to block the merger of Penn State Hershey Medical Center and PinnacleHealth System.

By Meg Bryant • May 11, 2016

Slavitt: MACRA won't hinder solo, small practices

Stakeholders have until June 27 to submit MACRA implementation feedback to CMS.

By Ana Mulero • May 11, 2016

Sander's single-payer plan comes with $32T price tag, study says

A new Urban Institute analysis of Sanders' plan estimates there would be a $16.6 trillion deficit for which the government would need to pick up the check.

By Nina Flanagan • May 10, 2016

Soon-Shiong's NantHealth files $92M IPO

The personlized medicine company is entering the market, net losses and all.

By Nina Flanagan • May 9, 2016

Healthcare groups pool $220 million to boost digital health firms

The Heritage Group-led fund is wasting no time and has already invested in three companies.

By Meg Bryant • May 6, 2016

Sports sponsorships picking up steam as healthcare competition increases

The opportunities offer healthcare companies to market directly to consumers and create brand recognition.

By Nina Flanagan • May 6, 2016

Aging populations pose global economic threat

The rise of healthcare costs combined with changing demographics will impact nations worldwide.

By Heather Caspi • May 5, 2016

HCA reports 17% Q1 profit increase amid rising admissions

Growth in health coverage and in free-standing EDs may be fueling the increased patient volume.

By Heather Caspi • May 5, 2016

Tenet posts $59M Q1 loss as lawsuit reserve grows to $407M

The company predicts competition will take on UnitedHealth's deserted ACA markets and stated it will be happy to fight for it. 

By Meg Bryant • May 4, 2016

Beth Israel Deaconess to raise minimum wage at Plymouth hospital to $15/hour

The hospital has agreed to raise minimum wage 8.5% over the next three years to $16.08 an hour by 2019. 

By Nina Flanagan • May 3, 2016

Study results question if most profitable hospitals are actually for-profit orgs

In a study published in Health Affairs this month, researchers found seven out of the 10 most profitable hospitals were nonprofits.

By Ana Mulero • May 3, 2016

Math errors from a 19-bed MA hospital may result in 2,000 layoffs throughout state

After consultants hired by Partners Healthcare submitted several mistakes to Medicare, hospitals in the state could see a $160 million reduction in reimbursements.

By Ana Mulero • May 2, 2016