Trump backs lawsuit against opioid companies

Bipartisan lawmakers are also working on a bill allowing more physicians to prescribe medication-assisted treatment and a restriction on prescriptions.

By David Lim • March 2, 2018

4 questions on Uber's new healthcare platform

There are potentially billions in savings, but little real evidence exists so far.

By Jeff Byers , Shannon Muchmore • March 2, 2018

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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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Network directory errors remain an issue, AMA report finds

Previously, CMS has spoken out about errors in provider directories of Medicare Advantage plans. 

By Les Masterson • Feb. 28, 2018

Association health plans will up ACA market premiums, Avalere says

AHPs are a key part of the Trump administration’s plan to sidestep Affordable Care Act regulations.

By Les Masterson • Feb. 28, 2018

20 states suing to invalidate ACA

The Republican attorneys general are arguing that with the individual mandate penalty zeroed out, it can't be enforced and the law is unconstitutional.

By Shannon Muchmore • Feb. 28, 2018

CVS, Aetna unscathed through congressional hearing

The AMA is asking Congress to "closely scrutinize the pending merger deal" on worries it would reduce competition among PBMs, local health insurance markets and local retail pharmacy markets. 

By David Lim • Feb. 28, 2018

Alphabet's Verily seeks collaboration with health insurers

CNBC reported the life sciences arm of Google is interested in assisting payers with population health management.  

By Les Masterson • Feb. 28, 2018

Clinicians seek more time in risk-free ACO track

Of the 561 accountable care organizations currently in the Medicare Shared Savings Program, 82% are still in Track 1. 

By Meg Bryant • Feb. 27, 2018

CMS study to shed light on MIPS burden

The study could lead to changes in data capture and reporting, the agency said.

By Meg Bryant • Feb. 27, 2018

Kentucky Medicaid to penalize patients for unneeded ED visits

The move is part of a larger plan to reshape Medicaid in Kentucky, most notably requiring able-bodied beneficiaries to work to be eligible for coverage.  

By Les Masterson • Feb. 27, 2018

PhRMA pitches value-based care, skeptics raise flags

The link between outcomes-based contracts and copayments is hard to discern.

By Randi Hernandez • Feb. 27, 2018

6.4M more will be uninsured next year, Urban Institute says

Trump administration policies and the end of the individual mandate will result in fewer people insured, leading to higher premiums for ACA exchange plans, according to the report.

By Les Masterson • Feb. 27, 2018

CVS, Aetna go to Congress to defend proposed merger

CVS is expected to argue that the merger will allow for better-integrated patient care by enabling pharmacists, equipped with both prescription and medical information, to play a bigger role between physician visits.

By David Lim • Feb. 27, 2018

Lay-health workers reduced readmission rates at rural hospital, study finds

Healthcare organizations have increasingly explored how social determinants of health affect population health. 

By Les Masterson • Feb. 26, 2018

US healthcare system not prepared for large-scale disasters, report finds

The Center for Health Security Project Team paper said the country does well with smaller scale crises, but needs to improve efforts to prepare for and respond to bigger events.  

By Les Masterson • Feb. 26, 2018

$1B hospital complex coming to Indiana

Ambrose Property Group has been tight-lipped on the details, including the name of the health system. 

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 26, 2018

AMA seeks MAT changes to combat opioid crisis

HHS Secretary Alex Azar also previewed two new guidance documents coming on medication assisted therapy.  

By Les Masterson • Feb. 26, 2018

Anthem rescinds same day service cut, AMA says

It's a win for the AMA and other providers that protested the E/M cut planned for 14 states. Anthem had already reduced the cut from 50% and delayed the onset for two months.

By Shannon Muchmore • Feb. 23, 2018

Provider shortage a barrier to opioid dependence treatment, Avalere finds

Eleven states and the District of Columbia have lower than average rates of providers to prescribe treatment drugs.

By Meg Bryant • Feb. 23, 2018

High deductible plan use jumps since 2010, now at 43%

The National Center for Health Statistics also said the percentage of uninsured Americans in 2017 remained about the same as the previous year.

By Les Masterson • Feb. 23, 2018

Flawed evaluation of Medicaid demonstrations limits policy impact, GAO says

The government watchdog looked at state evaluations of Medicaid demonstrations in three states and found shortcomings in each of them.

By Meg Bryant • Feb. 23, 2018

Trump short-term health plan may spur more ACA exits

The impact of the individual mandate repeal and higher premiums could inflate a shift out of ACA plans.

By David Lim • Feb. 23, 2018

Community health center patients more likely to cite housing struggles, JAMA reports

People who can’t rely on steady housing will likely have difficulties staying on top of their health, adhering to medication and making appointments.  

By Les Masterson • Feb. 22, 2018

Anthem to limit anesthesiologists in latest cost-saving move

Critics of the policy say it will force cataract surgery patients to pay for the service themselves or face higher risks.

By Les Masterson • Feb. 21, 2018

Express Scripts joins Walgreens Boots to cut biosimilar costs

The pharmacy benefit manager is expanding its agreement with the drug store giant to simplify the supply chain for specialty pharmaceuticals. 

By Lisa LaMotta • Feb. 21, 2018