MACRA is coming: A quick once-over before the final rule

MACRA is set to make significant changes to provider payments and reporting requirements. Will these changes be effective and will providers even notice? 

By Luke Gale • Sept. 21, 2016

AMA: Insurance megamergers 'threaten healthcare access, quality and affordability'

The new analyses note the already limited options many states face in health insurance marketplaces.

By Randy Lilleston • Sept. 21, 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

FDA competition seeks app to connect overdose victims, naloxone

Opioids contributed to nearly 29 million U.S. deaths in 2014, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 

By Meg Bryant • Sept. 21, 2016

CDC: Hospital antibiotic use 'increased significantly'

Between 2006 and 2012, 55.1% of patients received at least one dose of antibiotic during their hospital stay.

By Meg Bryant • Sept. 20, 2016

Clinical trials to enter new age of transparency under HHS final rule

New requirements for posting to ClinicalTrials.gov will open up data to the world.

By Heather Caspi • Sept. 19, 2016

OIG: Providers offer 'limited' proof patients need hospice care

Providers are failing to meet requirements to recommend hospice care and patients don't know what they're signing up for.

By Luke Gale • Sept. 16, 2016

GOP Senate proposal addresses lack of options on exchanges

There are dueling ideas on the Senate floor for dealing with lack of competition on the insurance exchanges.

By Luke Gale • Sept. 16, 2016

Q&A: Examining the medical tourism market in the U.S.

Junomedical CEO and Founder Sophie Chung says U.S. providers should provide greater price transparency to improve the country's medical tourism market. 

By Ana Mulero • Sept. 15, 2016

Mylan to face Congressional hearing over EpiPen price hike

Among those slated to testify is Mylan's chief executive, the daughter of Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV).

By Heather Caspi • Sept. 15, 2016

House committees detail harsh co-op, marketplace lessons learned

While the marketplace may be on course for a correction, it's less certain whether any co-ops will remain to participate.

By Heather Caspi • Sept. 15, 2016

Risa Lavizzo-Mourey to say goodbye to Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

After 14 years at the powerful philanthropic foundation, Dr. Lavizzo-Mourey is set to step down as soon as a successor is named. 

By Luke Gale • Sept. 14, 2016

Risk adjustment debt of $46M forces another co-op to drop

Health Republic Insurance of New Jersey's exit will reduce options for ACA coverage from five this year to only two in the state. 

By Ana Mulero • Sept. 13, 2016

$20M up for grabs in contest for better antibiotic resistance testing

The race is on in the battle against this growing public health threat.

By Heather Caspi • Sept. 12, 2016

'Cancer Moonshot' recommendations will depend on big data, interoperability

The attack on cancer will rely on technology to bring about new knowledge of the disease.

By Heather Caspi • Sept. 8, 2016

CMS fills in regulatory gaps in emergency preparedness with final rule

Medicare and Medicaid providers will be required to meet four new standards based on emergency planning, policies and procedures, a communication plan, as well as training and testing programs.

By Ana Mulero • Sept. 8, 2016

Apple raises entry bar for medical, health apps

Apps that risk causing physical harm may be rejected, the tech giant says.

By Meg Bryant • Sept. 7, 2016

What's what in the 2018 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters

There are no proposals that are likely to be ineffective, according to Timothy Jost, a professor at the Washington and Lee University School of Law. 

By Luke Gale • Sept. 7, 2016

Obama endorses plan for federal/private coordination of veterans' care

The proposal would have private hospitals get credentialed by the VA to become part of a new care network.

By Heather Caspi • Sept. 6, 2016

Anthem to reward providers for integrated care certification

The Joint Commission began the integrated care certification program in July 2015.

By Meg Bryant • Sept. 2, 2016

Oregon tackles housing as foundation for health outcomes

Housing providers and coordinated care organizations are on the case to reduce homelessness.

By Heather Caspi • Sept. 1, 2016

ONC blockchain challenge winners show breadth of potential uses

Fifteen winners were selected from more than 70 submissions. 

By Meg Bryant • Sept. 1, 2016

Clinton sweeping mental health plan would enforce parity laws

The Democratic presidential nominee also seeks to fully integrate the mental and physical healthcare systems.

By Heather Caspi • Aug. 31, 2016

Public option back on the block?: What it means for private payers

With private payers leaving ACA exchanges en masse and with premiums expected to rise, many have reissued calls for a public option. However, opposition remains as stiff as ever. 

By Luke Gale • Aug. 31, 2016

Health Affairs: Clarity needed on MACRA payment reforms

MACRA provides hope for successful payment reform, but can it deliver?

By Luke Gale • Aug. 31, 2016

WHO issues new guidelines for treatment of 3 STDs

The new guidelines — the first in 13 years — are intended to fight the spread of multidrug-resistant strands of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis.

By Luke Gale • Aug. 31, 2016