HCCI: Healthcare spending up 4.6% in 2015

Spending on prescription drugs grew faster than any other healthcare service in 2015, according to the Health Care Cost Institute.

By Jeff Byers • Nov. 22, 2016

DOJ, Anthem square off in court over Cigna megamerger

U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson expects the case to be decided before January's end.

By Ana Mulero • Nov. 21, 2016

Zika crisis continues, but WHO declares end to emergency status

Public health officials who spoke with the New York Times encouraged healthcare professionals to remain vigilant in the fight against Zika despite the change in status. 

By Luke Gale • Nov. 21, 2016

Blue Shield of California staying the course on Obamacare

“We wouldn’t be running for the hills,” Blue Shield of California CEO Paul Markovich told California Healthline.

By Meg Bryant • Nov. 18, 2016

CMS releases API tool to ease MACRA reporting

The tool is the first in a series of efforts aimed at relieving the burden of participating in the Quality Payment Program.

By Meg Bryant • Nov. 18, 2016

MACRA: What healthcare leaders need to know

Check out our 5 must-read stories on the buzzword that's taking over the industry.

By Jeff Byers • Nov. 18, 2016

Recognizing and preventing medical device fraud

“The medical device area is particularly susceptible to kickbacks for physicians,” says Arnall Golden Gregory partner and former Justice Department attorney Sara Lord.

By Meg Bryant • Nov. 17, 2016

Surgeon General's first-ever addiction report calls for care coordination

Approximately 21 million people in the U.S. are suffering from substance misuse disorders, but only one in 10 receive treatment, HHS announced.

By Ana Mulero • Nov. 17, 2016

FDA approves new treatment for irregular heartbeats

The Medtronic device uses algorithms to sense the heart’s electrical impulses and adjust the rate at which they’re delivered.

By Meg Bryant • Nov. 16, 2016

Who will be the next HHS secretary? Reader reactions, questions for a Trump presidency

Many readers want to see more policy details for Trump's healthcare proposals.

By Jeff Byers • Nov. 16, 2016

AMA issues roadmap for blending mHealth apps with clinical practice

Not all mobile health apps are FDA-regulated and safety and accuracy can vary.

By Meg Bryant • Nov. 16, 2016

Watch: ACEP parodies Cigna ad to highlight fair emergency care coverage issue

"Many people don't realize how little insurance coverage they have until they visit the ER, and then they are shocked at how little their insurance company pays," ACEP President Rebecca Parker stated.

By Luke Gale • Nov. 16, 2016

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