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EHR error rates vary widely across systems, JAMIA study finds
A confluence of challenges among the hospitals' Epic and Cerner systems likely contributed to high error rates.
By Rebecca Pifer • July 9, 2018 -
Azar says 'change is coming' for 340B
The HHS secretary emphasized at an industry conference the "need to disrupt the entire system of rebates" as well as the administration's intentions to reduce the gap between drug discounts and reimbursements.
By Tony Abraham • July 9, 2018 -
Trendline
Labor
Hospitals are navigating persistent labor shortages with the need to cut costs — a source of contention that could leave patients caught in the middle.
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Trump administration suspends ACA risk-adjusted payments
The freeze impacts $10.4 billion for 2017. Without the program to stabilize the marketplace, premiums are expected to rise.
By Tony Abraham • July 9, 2018 -
States looking to courts in fight against ACA
Twenty states are arguing the ACA's mandate that most people have health insurance is unconstitutional because the penalty for noncompliance will be zeroed out starting next year.
By Les Masterson • July 9, 2018 -
Physician burnout less common at small, independent practices
A study by the NYU School of Medicine found that only 13.5% of New York City physicians in small, independent primary care practices reported feeling worn out or wearied by their work.
By Les Masterson • July 9, 2018 -
Mercy joins forces with Johnson & Johnson for medical device safety
The FDA is pressing medical device companies to include more real-world data in technology assessments.
By Meg Bryant • July 6, 2018 -
FDA pledges 'efficient regulation' of mobile health apps
The agency hopes to launch its software precertification program next year.
By Meg Bryant • July 5, 2018 -
Los Angeles psychiatric facility settles patient dumping case
Silver Lake Medical Center will create new policies for discharging homeless patients and give $550,000 to fund a new Homeless Patient Assistance Program.
By Les Masterson • July 5, 2018 -
Intermountain funds $12M collaborative SDOH effort
The Utah Alliance for the Determinants of Health is working with SelectHealth Medicaid members in Ogden and St. George.
By Les Masterson • July 5, 2018 -
Deep Dive
The boons of — and barriers to — behavioral health integration
An increasing number of clinics are trying a collaborative care model, but reimbursement, structural and historical barriers remain an obstacle.
By Les Masterson • July 5, 2018 -
CMS proposes home health pay changes, including remote monitoring
The agency estimates the changes will save home health agencies $60 million in annualized costs beginning in 2020.
By Rebecca Pifer • July 3, 2018 -
CMS: Unsubsidized ACA enrollment dropped 20% in 2017
The agency used new data to make their case that federal and state-based exchanges and state individual health insurance markets are in turmoil.
By David Lim • July 3, 2018 -
Kentucky to cut dental, vision for up to 460K Medicaid recipients
The state blamed a federal judge's rejection of their proposal to tie benefit eligibility to work requirements.
By Tony Abraham • July 3, 2018 -
Drug, device companies gave docs, teaching hospitals $8.4B in 2017
The amount includes $2.82 billion for non-research payments, such as meals, fees and travel to speaking events.
By Les Masterson • July 3, 2018 -
CMS pitches MA demo letting doctors avoid MIPS rules
Administrator Seema Verma said the pilot looks to "put Medicare Advantage on a more equal playing field with fee-for-service Medicare.”
By Les Masterson • July 2, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Return of the house call
Big systems like Johns Hopkins and CMS itself are increasingly looking to home-based care.
By Les Masterson • July 2, 2018 -
Judge strikes down Kentucky Medicaid work requirements
HHS Secretary Alex Azar "must adequately consider the effect of any demonstration project on the state’s ability to help provide medical coverage," U.S. District Judge James Boasberg wrote.
By Jeff Byers • July 2, 2018 -
Payment reform must keep patient equity in mind, consumer group says
A Families USA report urges shifting to a payment system that recognizes population health efforts, rewards value and addresses inequities.
By Les Masterson • July 1, 2018 -
Feds boast largest healthcare fraud takedown ever at $2B in false claims
The investigations included 84 opioid cases involving more than 13 million illegal doses.
By Meg Bryant • June 29, 2018 -
Earnings gap between employed, self-employed healthcare professionals narrows
A new JAMA study highlights the trend of physicians moving away from self-employment.
By Les Masterson • June 29, 2018 -
GAO: 340B hospitals, contract pharmacies need more oversight
Republicans say the watchdog report is the latest example that changes are needed to ensure the program's integrity.
By David Lim • June 29, 2018 -
CMS clears Medicaid value-based drug state plan, denies closed formulary
The agency also made clear that drugs approved by the FDA under its accelerated approval pathway must be covered by state Medicaid programs if they are defined as a "covered outpatient drug."
By David Lim • June 28, 2018 -
Most healthcare organizations polled ready for value-based care
The HealthLeaders Media report also found many companies lack the necessary infrastructure to make payment model changes.
By Les Masterson • June 28, 2018 -
CMS to step up scrutiny of state Medicaid programs
MLR audits will focus on states "based on the amount spent on clinical services and quality improvement versus administration and profit."
By David Lim • June 27, 2018 -
New partnership aims to launch employer bundled payment programs
Healthcare purchasers are working with Remedy Partners to create a national episode-based payment platform.
By Les Masterson • June 27, 2018
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