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Michigan to require patient consent for telehealth services
The bill had the backing of the ERISA Industry Committee and the U.S. Department of Justice.
By Meg Bryant • Dec. 8, 2016 -
Deep Dive
What a Trump administration may mean for digital health
Trump will likely focus on cutting employers’ healthcare costs, which could bode well for digital apps and other technologies that can help keep people healthy.
By Meg Bryant • Dec. 8, 2016 -
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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21st Century Cures bill passes Senate
After a 94-5 vote to pass the the legislation, the sweeping regulatory package heads to President Obama's desk.
By Jeff Byers • Dec. 7, 2016 -
Deep Dive
21st Century Cures Act: 4 health industry impacts summarized
You've been hearing about it, but what exactly is the Cures bill?
By Jeff Byers • Dec. 7, 2016 -
Study: Docs take stock of low value care interventions
Certain interventions such as antibiotics for respiratory infections and opioids for chronic pain are frequently prescribed even though their costs and ability to cause harm can outweigh the potential benefits.
By Luke Gale • Dec. 7, 2016 -
Court grants delay of GOP Obamacare lawsuit
The court ruling will allow the case to proceed under a more favorable Trump administration.
By Meg Bryant • Dec. 6, 2016 -
Hospital groups: ACA repeal may cost billions, jobs
The American Hospital Association and the Federation of American Hospitals released two reports on how repealing the ACA could impact U.S. hospitals and patients. It isn't pretty.
By Ana Mulero • Dec. 6, 2016 -
ACA repeal would come with political consequences
More than 9 million people could lose their premium subsidies if the ACA is repealed, according to new data from the Kaiser Family Foundation.
By Luke Gale • Dec. 6, 2016 -
Slavitt optimistic about value-based care moving forward
The acting CMS administrator addressed a conference last week on past health reform efforts in the Affordable Care Act as well as future efforts included in the Quality Payment Program.
By Luke Gale • Dec. 5, 2016 -
21st Century Cures Act heads to the Senate today
The bill includes a total of $6.3 billion in funding for a variety of healthcare efforts.
By Luke Gale • Dec. 5, 2016 -
Senate Republicans shy away from early Medicare reform
Taking on Medicare reform in early in 2017 would be “biting off more than we can chew,” Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN) told Politico.
By Luke Gale • Dec. 5, 2016 -
Fortune picks healthcare stock winners for a Trump White House
Pharma companies stand to gain from the 21st Century Cures Act, which has a number of provisions aimed at speeding up drug approvals.
By Meg Bryant • Dec. 2, 2016 -
'Repeal and delay' could be a 'fiasco' for the ACA insurance market
The Hill reported Republicans are in talks with payers to prevent a market collapse once an Obamacare repeal bill is passed.
By Luke Gale & Jeff Byers • Dec. 2, 2016 -
One group that isn't too happy over Price's HHS nomination: Physicians
The American Medical Association and other medical trade groups have come out in favor of Rep. Tom Price as HHS Secretary. However, many physicians are upset by the selection.
By Luke Gale • Dec. 2, 2016 -
Fewer people struggling to pay medical bills since ACA
An uptick in healthcare financial stability may or may not be here to last, depending on future healthcare policy.
By Heather Caspi • Dec. 1, 2016 -
City stress levels connected to hospital star ratings
New research adds to debate around the fairness of CMS' controversial hospital star ratings.
By Heather Caspi • Dec. 1, 2016 -
GWU researchers tout why tax exempt hospitals need IRS policy expansion
A new study found the top health challenges facing most U.S. hospitals are obesity, mental health and diabetes.
By Ana Mulero • Dec. 1, 2016 -
White House highlight advancements in mental healthcare
Under the direction of the Obama administration, several federal agencies including the CDC and the FDA have taken action to address substance misuse disorders and mental health conditions.
By Luke Gale • Dec. 1, 2016 -
Why American Heart Association wants a fitness test to be part of a routine checkup
Fitness levels have an effect on risk for numerous health conditions, but risk classification systems don't account for this. The AHA hopes to change that.
By Luke Gale • Dec. 1, 2016 -
Emails shed light on Apple's healthcare musings
FDA and Apple officials conferred on a range of topics from 510(k)s to diagnostic apps and the App Store review process, according to emails obtained by MobiHealthNews.
By Meg Bryant • Nov. 30, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Tom Price: The CliffsNotes version
What you need to know about President-elect Donald Trump's choice for HHS secretary.
By Jeff Byers • Nov. 30, 2016 -
Cigna says its set to make $2B in 2016
The news comes amid uncertainties around Cigna’s sale to Anthem.
By Jeff Byers & Meg Bryant • Nov. 29, 2016 -
Meet Medicaid guru Seema Verma, Trump's pick for new CMS admin
The president, CEO and founder of health policy consulting company SVC has years of experience with Medicaid reform in several states.
By Ana Mulero • Nov. 29, 2016 -
Study: Don't discount benefit of mammograms in older women
Whether to continue breast cancer screenings should be based on personal choice and a woman’s health, researchers say.
By Meg Bryant • Nov. 29, 2016 -
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Trump nominates Tom Price for HHS Secretary
The Republican orthopedic surgeon is a noted critic of the ACA.
By Jeff Byers • Nov. 29, 2016
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