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South Dakota lifts restrictions on nurse practitioner independence
The nation's impending physician shortage and growth in demand for primary care services has led lawmakers to turn to nurses to help address the problem.
By Luke Gale • Feb. 27, 2017 -
Antibiotic-resistant infections among children increased 700% in 8 years
Hospitals are still prescribing a lot of antibiotics but the threats of superbugs and hospital-acquired infections are increasing.
By Shannon Muchmore • Feb. 24, 2017 -
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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ACA repeal draft bill surfaces
The draft bill phases out Medicaid expansion, replaces subsidies to help people buy coverage with tax credits and pays for it with a limit on the tax exemption for employer-sponsored insurance.
By Shannon Muchmore • Feb. 24, 2017 -
CMS extends non-ACA compliant plans to end of 2018
The federal agency is leaving it up to the states to decide whether the individual and small group insurance policies can be renewed.
By Ana Mulero • Feb. 23, 2017 -
CMS: ACO coverage trends upwards in 2017
MACRA took it to another level with value-based initiatives and providers have skin in the game. Will progress persist despite turmoil on Capitol Hill?
By Luke Gale • Feb. 23, 2017 -
65,000 providers lose Medicaid eligibility
An ACA rule intended to fight fraud may have removed providers from Medicaid rolls when they inadvertently missed a deadline to revalidate their eligibility.
By Luke Gale • Feb. 23, 2017 -
Trump administration delays payer exchange deadlines, stalls on subsidies
Federal agencies are now working to stabilize the health insurance exchanges despite President Donald Trump's campaign promises to repeal the ACA.
By Luke Gale • Feb. 22, 2017 -
Judge grants Anthem's motion for a speedy appeal in Cigna merger case
The decision comes after the health insurance giant was granted a temporary restraining order to prevent Cigna from terminating the $54 billion deal.
By Ana Mulero • Feb. 21, 2017 -
CMS doles out $20M to aid small practice MACRA preparation
Altarum, Georgia Medical Care Foundation, HealthCentric and Health Services Advisory Group are among the organizations receiving funds in 2017.
By Luke Gale • Feb. 20, 2017 -
Outline of GOP plan to replace ACA has few surprises
An outline for a replacement coverage plan that was leaked Thursday makes no mention of changing Medicare to a premium support system but does substantially roll back Medicaid expansion.
By Shannon Muchmore • Feb. 17, 2017 -
With surgeon Tom Price leading HHS, doctors' caucus gets spotlight
Newly installed HHS Secretary Tom Price has begun his efforts to repeal the ACA with a CMS proposed rule meant to stabilize the insurance exchanges and a strategy meeting with Republicans in Congress.
By Shannon Muchmore • Feb. 16, 2017 -
Is it too late to stop a death spiral on the ACA insurance exchanges?
The Trump administration has taken steps to stabilize insurance exchanges next year but payers are running out of time to decide their participation. Market uncertainty could see more insurers making their way for the door.
By Luke Gale • Feb. 16, 2017 -
Health Catalyst deploys tool to enhance MACRA reporting
Just over a third of health system executives report having a strategy for meeting MACRA reporting requirements, according to a recent survey.
By Meg Bryant • Feb. 16, 2017 -
GAO: HHS lets cybersecurity shortcomings linger
The investigative arm of Congress calls for better cyber protections for electronic health information and user information in state health insurance marketplaces.
By Meg Bryant • Feb. 16, 2017 -
Sam's Club brings higi health screening platform to members
Demand for convenient, cheaper care has fueled the rise of retail clinics, health screenings and other digital health services.
By Meg Bryant • Feb. 15, 2017 -
ACA gains: Uninsured rate reaches new low
New National Center for Health Statistics data reveal there were 28.2 million Americans without insurance in 2016.
By Luke Gale • Feb. 15, 2017 -
CMS drops rule aimed at stabilizing ACA market
Expanding pre-enrollment verification and shortening the open enrollment period in the individual market are among the changes to the ACA the federal government is proposing.
By Jeff Byers , Ana Mulero • Feb. 15, 2017 -
Humana to exit ACA exchanges
The health insurance company, which ended its plans to merge with Aetna on Tuesday, said it is "seeing further signs of an unbalanced risk pool."
By Ana Mulero • Feb. 15, 2017 -
California regulator report reveals insurers' flawed network lists
Cigna, Aetna and UnitedHealthcare were among major health plans in 2015 that reported inaccurate information to California’s managed care regulator.
By Meg Bryant • Feb. 14, 2017 -
Cigna ends Anthem merger; insurers sue each other
Cigna is seeking over $14 billion in damages from the failed merger bid. Anthem responded by filing for a restraining order that would stop Cigna from ending the deal.
By Ana Mulero , Shannon Muchmore • Feb. 14, 2017 -
Aetna, Humana drop merger plans
Aetna will now pay Humana the $1 billion breakup fee as the planned $37 billion merger has officially fallen through.
By Ana Mulero • Feb. 14, 2017 -
Studies show ACOs drive down spending regardless of structure
Accountable care organizations have shown an ability to drive down post-acute care spending and savings can be achieved through different reimbursement models, but further savings are possible.
By Luke Gale • Feb. 14, 2017 -
Congress joins executive branch in move to stabilize ACA exchanges
As Republicans continue to explore potential replacement plans, they are taking steps to improve insurance exchange stability beyond this year.
By Luke Gale • Feb. 14, 2017 -
Anthem fails to extend Cigna merger deadline, requests speedy appeal in antitrust case
The health insurance giant argued a speedy appeal process would benefit consumers, the judge "made serious errors of law, fact, and logic" with the court ruling to block its deal and it would "suffer irreparable harm" if the appeal is delayed.
By Ana Mulero • Feb. 13, 2017 -
Anthem files appeal to reverse court's blocking of $54B Cigna merger
The move had been expected given the $1.85 billion contractual breakup fee Anthem would owe Cigna if the merger isn't finalized.
By Ana Mulero • Feb. 13, 2017
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