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UPDATE: Senate version of AHCA cuts Medicaid differently
AHA President Rick Pollack said of the bill, "Medicaid cuts of this magnitude are unsustainable and will increase costs to individuals with private insurance."
By Shannon Muchmore • June 22, 2017 -
Anthem pulls back on ACA exchanges while Oscar expands footprint
Many payers said they remain committed to the ACA exchanges. They could still change their minds before 2018, though, as Wednesday's deadline was not the final one.
By Les Masterson • June 22, 2017 -
Hospitals see dramatic increase in opioid-related ER, inpatient visits
Data released from the AHRQ showed emergency room visits for opioid-related issues increased 100% from 2005 to 2014.
By Shannon Muchmore • June 21, 2017 -
On exchange deadline day, states are hoping for commitments
A new report from Avalere found that residents in more than 40% of counties may have only one payer option in their 2018 ACA exchange market.
By Les Masterson • June 21, 2017 -
Ransomware attacks can fall below the radar via underreporting
HHS is warning hospitals of a new cyberthreat called Hidden Cobra that targets Microsoft products.
By Meg Bryant • June 20, 2017 -
MedPAC suggests MIPS overhaul, more site-neutral payments
The committee's June report calls for faster changes to the post-acute care settings prospective payment system, but the AHA doesn't support such a change.
By Shannon Muchmore • June 19, 2017 -
AHCA could mean 725K fewer healthcare jobs by 2026
The House version of the AHCA would result in the loss of 924,000 jobs over 10 years and spark economic downturns in every state, according to research from George Washington University and The Commonwealth Fund.
By Shannon Muchmore • June 15, 2017 -
AHA requests suspension of hospital star ratings
The group made a series of suggestions in a 12-page letter to CMS Administrator Seema Verma.
By Les Masterson • June 14, 2017 -
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Deep DiveWhy HHS' sparse, controversial payroll worries the healthcare industry
The slow trickle of staffing up at HHS is putting providers on hold, while the hires that have been announced are causing concern in the industry.
By Shannon Muchmore • June 14, 2017 -
OIG: Medicare overpaid $729M in EHR incentives
The report chided the CMS on its scant documentation reviews, which put the program at risk of abuse and misused funds.
By Meg Bryant • June 13, 2017 -
HIMSS, PCHAlliance ask for flexible broadband regulations that support telehealth
The groups called for more short-term access to broadband connections for individuals to facilitate remote patient monitoring of chronic conditions.
By Meg Bryant • June 13, 2017 -
Centene goes rogue in expanding ACA exchange plans
Among news of other payers pulling out of the exchanges, the company says it is “well positioned” to expand services.
By Les Masterson • June 13, 2017 -
Deep Dive
DOJ sends warning shots on Medicare Advantage overpayments
Recent claims against UnitedHealth Group highlight the federal government's effort to recoup what it says is billions in overpayments.
By Les Masterson • June 13, 2017 -
HHS wants help identifying 'burdensome' ACA regs
The department says it wants to identify regulations that interfere with job growth, impose costs exceeding benefits, create serious inconsistency or are simply outdated, unnecessary or ineffective.
By Shannon Muchmore • June 12, 2017 -
AHIP17: Payers, providers disagree on value-based care preparedness
More than half of surveyed health plans said providers have the tools they need to support value-based care, but 43% of physicians said they are still lacking these tools, according to a new Quest Diagnostics study.
By Ana Mulero • June 12, 2017 -
Conn. lawmakers aim to mandate e-prescribing to curb opioid epidemic
The legislation also increases the ability of state agencies to share data on opioid abuse and caps prescriptions for children at five days.
By Meg Bryant • June 9, 2017 -
Price remains mum on CSRs, AHCA details at budget hearings
With less than two weeks until the deadline for participating in the ACA exchanges, it’s getting too late for promises on cost-sharing payments to matter.
By Shannon Muchmore • June 9, 2017 -
Medicare Advantage premiums steady as membership grows
One-third of Medicare beneficiaries are covered by a Medicare Advantage plan.
By Les Masterson • June 8, 2017 -
Nevada legislature passes Medicaid for all
Gov. Brian Sandoval has yet to say whether he will sign the bill, and there are plenty of other outstanding questions such as the plan design and cost.
By Les Masterson • June 6, 2017 -
Supreme Court upholds ERISA exemption for faith-based hospitals
The ruling allows religious-affiliated hospitals to avoid federal pension requirements under the “church plan” exemption.
By Meg Bryant • June 6, 2017 -
Study: Housing assistance associated with improved healthcare access
Poor housing stability is associated with adverse health outcomes such as increased rates of infectious and chronic disease, injuries, mental health issues and poor nutrition, researchers stated.
By Les Masterson • June 6, 2017 -
Single-payer healthcare system in California still a long way from reality
The state Assembly needs to finalize the bill to add more specifics about the proposed system and how the state would fund it.
By Les Masterson • June 5, 2017 -
Provider groups ask Medicare Advantage be counted as APM under MACRA in 2019
The groups requested that the agency include MA for the 5% Quality Payment Program bonus in 2019 and 2020.
By Les Masterson • June 5, 2017 -
eClinicalWorks false claims settlement could kick off more EHR investigations
It’s clear the federal government wanted to make a statement on the accountability of EHR vendors.
By Les Masterson • June 2, 2017 -
EHR vendor eClinicalWorks to pay $155M in False Claims Act case
This is the first time an EHR vendor has been held accountable by the government "for failing to meet federal standards designed to ensure patient safety and quality patient care,” a partner at Phillips & Cohen said.
By Meg Bryant • June 1, 2017
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