Trump says ACA could be 'amended'

Trump laid out a brief plan for healthcare last week but also alluded to an amendment option.

By Luke Gale & Jeff Byers • Nov. 11, 2016

Nevada passes measure to exempt medical equipment from sales tax

The industry-driven initiative must pass again in 2018 to go into effect.

By Heather Caspi • Nov. 10, 2016

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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

Lawmaker seeks answers to CMS' delay on EpiPen Medicaid rebate dodge

The Senate Judiciary Committee has scheduled a Nov. 30 hearing to discuss Mylan’s settlement with the Department of Justice.

By Meg Bryant • Nov. 10, 2016

How the GOP could try to repeal or change the ACA

Numerous health organizations took forward-looking stances Wednesday that suggested advancements toward value-based care may be here to stay, ACA or no ACA.

By Heather Caspi • Nov. 9, 2016

Trump victory spells tough times ahead for ACA

Some healthcare stocks didn't take the win well.

By Jeff Byers • Nov. 9, 2016

Major Florida health system explores another merger

Baptist Health could increase its South Florida footprint with the addition of Fishermen’s Community Hospital.

By Heather Caspi • Nov. 9, 2016

WHO recommends doubling number of prenatal visits

Revised guidelines include 49 recommendations ranging from diet and substance use to HIV prevention and ultrasound for tracking fetal growth.

By Meg Bryant • Nov. 8, 2016

Could first-year medical residents soon see 28-hour shifts?

The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education wants to lift the 16-hour shift limit for first-year residents.

By Meg Bryant • Nov. 8, 2016

Why this campaign represents healthcare's greatest opportunity yet

Athenahealth's Jonathan Bush on election day weighed in on the 2016 presidential election and what it means for the industry.

By Jonathan Bush • Nov. 8, 2016

What the 2016 presidential election could mean for the future of the ACA

Democrats want to improve the ACA while Republicans want to see its demise. With such vastly different views for the future of healthcare, what's likely to happen after the election? 

By Luke Gale • Nov. 7, 2016

Judge blocks CMS ban on forced arbitration in nursing homes

At issue is whether the federal agency overstepped its bounds.

By Heather Caspi • Nov. 7, 2016

CMS' Slavitt signals tough new stance on drug costs

The agency argued pharmaceutical price increases are unsustainable and that opportunity will exist for those who seek win-wins.

By Heather Caspi • Nov. 7, 2016

Suspended medical device tax bandied as anti-ACA campaign fodder

Repealing the tax is in the industry's benefit but would also undermine the ACA, for better or worse.

By Heather Caspi • Nov. 7, 2016

$1B Medicare fraudster gets September 2017 trial date

Nursing home operator Philip Esformes allegedly drove patients to his facilities using a network of corrupt providers.

By Meg Bryant • Nov. 4, 2016

WHO guidelines take aim at surgical infections, superbugs

The recommendations range from having patients bathe before a procedure to advising surgical teams on which disinfectants and sutures to use.

By Meg Bryant • Nov. 4, 2016

CMS rule boosts support for primary care, mental health, diabetes prevention

The updates put the focus on prevention and coordination of care to achieve better health and savings.

By Heather Caspi • Nov. 3, 2016

FDA clears digital stethoscope for telehealth use

The tool, part of a larger telehealth platform, aims to replicate in-person doctor exams from a remote location.

By Meg Bryant • Nov. 3, 2016

Why selling insurance across state lines is an unlikely solution

Proposals to allow the sale of health insurance across state lines make a lot of promises that would likely go unfulfilled. 

By Luke Gale • Nov. 2, 2016

1,600+ hospitals to receive value-based purchasing bonus

The total number of hospitals receiving a positive payment adjustment under the value-based purchasing program fell from about 1,800 last year.  

By Luke Gale • Nov. 2, 2016

CMS issues final rule on hospital payment rates for 2017

The agency followed through on a proposal to remove patient survey answers as part of pain management care in the Value-Based Purchasing program.

By Luke Gale • Nov. 2, 2016

FDA calls for boxed warning on Essure labeling

Essure has been linked to thousands of reports of serious and frequent health complications. 

By Meg Bryant • Nov. 2, 2016

HHS restricts short-term insurance plans to under 3 months

Americans that purchase short-term plans will have to pay the individual penalty as they won't have ACA-compliant coverage and health insurers must notify their customers under the new rule.

By Ana Mulero • Oct. 31, 2016

Survey: 29% of physicians still haven't heard of MACRA

With the final rule now out, physicians should be making their plans for 2017.

By Heather Caspi • Oct. 31, 2016

Patient ratings added to Dialysis Facility Compare website

CMS is furthering its push for transparency and improved accuracy in star ratings.

By Heather Caspi • Oct. 31, 2016

Technology, outreach efforts prime ACA open enrollment season

Mobile apps, Lyft partnerships and "hyperlocal" outreach have been included in efforts to boost insurance enrollment.

By Jeff Byers • Oct. 29, 2016