Diving into the MIPS timeline, performance categories & scoring

Around 600,000 providers will be affected by the new reporting requirements. 

By Luke Gale • Nov. 16, 2016

Court rejects Illinois co-op's 'risk corridor' lawsuit

The decision could be a sign of how similar lawsuits may fare.

By Meg Bryant • Nov. 15, 2016

Costs for many Medicare drugs continue steady rise

The undiscounted cost of 11 drugs more than doubled last year, led by Valeant's treatment for high blood sugar,Glumetza.

By Ned Pagliarulo • Nov. 15, 2016

UPDATE: FLSA overtime rule blocked

The hearing will help the U.S. District Court in Texas decide whether to grant preliminary injunction.

By Kathryn Moody & Jeff Byers • Nov. 15, 2016

Speculations swirl around Trump HHS leadership pick

The HHS and other federal agencies can expect major shake-ups as the coming administration prepares to upend current policy.

By Heather Caspi • Nov. 14, 2016

Medicare premiums to rise 10% for higher earners

A small portion of beneficiaries will have to shoulder the bulk of cost increases to protect the remaining 70%.

By Heather Caspi • Nov. 14, 2016

ACA repeal considerations stump states that expanded Medicaid

Officials in some Medicaid expansion states have vowed to work with the Trump administration to maintain coverage levels.

By Meg Bryant • Nov. 11, 2016

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

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