UPDATE: Former Henry Ford CEO Nancy Schlichting not in VA secretary race

Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs is one of the last cabinet positions open in the Trump administration. 

By Luke Gale • Jan. 6, 2017

ACA Round-Up: Fault lines show as ACA battle wages on

Democrats work to rally public support while Republicans strive to move quickly to dismantle Obamacare in this political minefield.

By Kathleen McGuire Gilbert • Jan. 5, 2017

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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.

By Healthcare Dive staff

Risk corridor case certified as class action

The certification in a lawsuit brought against the government over money owed through the risk corridor program allows all payers who were supposed to receive payments for the 2014 or 2015 benefit years to join the case.

By Luke Gale • Jan. 5, 2017

Healthcare industry continues to weigh in on ACA reform

The Healthcare Leadership Council recommended actions that aim to "bolster the stability of the health insurance marketplace, encourage greater competition, and give all Americans enhanced choice and flexibility in their coverage."

By Ana Mulero • Jan. 5, 2017

What's at stake across the industry for ACA repeal and delay

Let's take a beat to assess the storylines behind the new "if you like your plan, you can keep it" battle.

By Jeff Byers & Meg Bryant • Jan. 4, 2017

Toby Cosgrove favors Cleveland Clinic over VA Secretary position

Cosgrove, formerly seen as the frontrunner for the nomination of secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, will stay on as CEO at Cleveland Clinic. 

By Kathleen McGuire Gilbert • Jan. 4, 2017

Court rules Oregon overstepped in efforts to recover costs for Medicaid beneficiaries

State legislators and courts alike are taking aim at rules allowing governments to make claims against the estates of Medicaid beneficiaries to recoup medical costs. 

By Luke Gale • Jan. 4, 2017

Pop health vendors challenged by range of provider needs

“The world of population health is so vast that there is not one vendor that does it all for providers,” says KLAS’ Bradley Hunter.

By Meg Bryant • Jan. 4, 2017

Bizwomen: Johns Hopkins Hospital president not 'nervous' for healthcare over incoming White House admin

President Redonda Miller hopes portions of the ACA "that have been beneficial to patients" will be retained.

By Ana Mulero • Jan. 3, 2017

What we're watching on the road ahead in 2017

Get ready; 2017 will go by faster than you think as the industry changes.

By Jeff Byers • Jan. 3, 2017

House Republicans see tort reform in ACA overhaul

HHS Secretary-designate Tom Price (R-GA) has long pushed for a clamp down on frivolous malpractice claims.

By Meg Bryant • Jan. 3, 2017

Judge rejects legal challenge to EEOC wellness program rule

The shift to value-based care has seen the proliferation of workplace wellness programs. 

By Meg Bryant • Jan. 3, 2017

Healthcare spending for children up 56% since 1996

Researchers attribute large increases in healthcare spending for children to inpatient well-newborn care, ADHD and well-dental care.

By Kathleen McGuire Gilbert • Dec. 30, 2016

The optimism and challenges for putting the 'value' in value-based care

Providers describe a “sweet spot” between getting optimal quality and achieving that at a reasonable cost.

By Meg Bryant • Dec. 30, 2016

Cleveland Clinic's Cosgrove emerges as Trump's top pick for VA

Cosgrove is a cardiac surgeon who served as an Air Force surgeon in Vietnam and was vice chair of a federal commission that studied veterans' healthcare.

By Meg Bryant • Dec. 23, 2016

NY doc is latest charged in BLS kickback scheme

The case involves the largest number of physicians — 27 — ever prosecuted in a bribery scheme.

By Meg Bryant • Dec. 22, 2016

OIG: IT infrastructure cause for concern when it comes to Quality Payment Program

The Office of the Inspection General said CMS technical assistance programs “must quickly be ramped up to full-scale” to help ensure the success of providers.

By Luke Gale • Dec. 22, 2016

171K providers to face Meaningful Use penalties in 2017

Around one-third of providers facing Meaningful Use penalties were eligible for an exemption, but didn't apply.

By Luke Gale • Dec. 22, 2016

2016 may be the end of the ACA blame game

Consumers have been facing greater price increases, as well as monopolies in the health insurance and medical fields. 

By Ana Mulero • Dec. 22, 2016

New CMS APMs finalize cardiac, orthopedic bundled payment models

The agency also finalized the Medicare ACO Track 1+ Model to encourage smaller practices to participate in performance-based risk. 

By Ana Mulero • Dec. 20, 2016

OIG: Two-midnight rule can lead to inappropriate hospital billings

Hospitals have been billing less for short inpatient stays since the rule was implemented. However, there are still vulnerabilities in the policy that can lead to adverse billing consequences. 

By Luke Gale • Dec. 20, 2016

CMS aims at stabilizing risk pool with 2018 ACA exchange rule

The new risk adjustment model will incorporate prescription drug data, among other modifications.

By Ana Mulero • Dec. 19, 2016

CMS adds two more Advanced APMs in press to grow participation

CMS expects 25% of clinicians will participate in Advanced Alternative Payment Models by 2018.

By Meg Bryant and Ana Mulero • Dec. 16, 2016

Top 1% would see big tax cut with ACA repeal

Republican plans to dismantle Obamacare would end health insurance for millions of Americans — and do away with several taxes on high-income households. 

By Meg Bryant • Dec. 16, 2016

First charges come in generic price-fixing probe

According to a report from Bloomberg, the investigation could extend to more than a dozen companies and cover over 20 products. 

By Ned Pagliarulo • Dec. 15, 2016