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Low costs land 231 hospitals a Medicare bonus — despite low quality
CMS said it may revise regulations so hospitals rated below the national quality average won’t receive a bonus in the future.
By Meg Bryant • May 4, 2016 -
DOJ: Disabled South Dakotans forced into nursing facilities
Disabled individuals living in rural areas and on reservations are especially hard-pressed to find home and community-based services.
By Meg Bryant • May 4, 2016 -
Trendline
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.
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Study results question if most profitable hospitals are actually for-profit orgs
In a study published in Health Affairs this month, researchers found seven out of the 10 most profitable hospitals were nonprofits.
By Ana Mulero • May 3, 2016 -
CMS takes feedback for finalized Quality Measure Development Plan
The plan provides a quality measure development framework that will be used to support MIPS and advanced alternative payment models.
By Heather Caspi • May 3, 2016 -
FDA gives emergency use approval to Quest's Zika-screening test
The approval was given a day before the U.S. confirmed the first Zika-related death in Puerto Rico.
By Heather Caspi • May 2, 2016 -
Obama administration extends Medicaid coverage to 96K ex-inmates
New HHS guidance clarifies how individuals living in community halfway houses can receive Medicaid benefits.
By Ana Mulero • April 29, 2016 -
6 new nursing home quality measures to shed light on short-term stays
Five of the measures will be incorporated later this year in CMS' Nursing Home Five-Star Quality Ratings.
By Heather Caspi • April 28, 2016 -
California considers selling coverage to undocumented immigrants
With no state or federal funding requested to back the legislation, the state's bill stands a good chance.
By Heather Caspi • April 27, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Innovation can't get in front of patients' privacy trust and other views from the front lines of big data efforts
NIH Director Francis S. Collins this week stated at a conference he hopes to open up enrollment for the Precision Medicine Initiative by September or October.
By Jeff Byers • April 27, 2016 -
State health exchanges report big drop in enrollment
Five states report enrollment in exchanges dropped more than 14% since open enrollment ended on Feb. 1.
By Nina Flanagan • April 26, 2016 -
FDA to evaluate Zika blood screening test for commercial marketing
HHS noted the majority of people with Zika do not experience symptoms and could unwittingly donate blood while infected.
By Heather Caspi • April 25, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Is the use of pornography really a public health crisis?
In the midst of Zika virus preparation and the opioid misuse epidemic, Utah's governor last week signed legislation deeming pornography a "public health crisis."
By Julie Henry • April 25, 2016 -
CMS lays out 6 IT requirements for CPC+ initiative
An agency spokesperson told webinar participants CMS "definitely" wants more than just EHR vendors to participate in the program.
By Heather Caspi • April 23, 2016 -
CDC: Life expectancy down for white women, up for black men
The dip among white women represents a rare reversal in the overall trend toward increased longevity.
By Heather Caspi • April 21, 2016 -
Fitbit considers the complex waters of clinical technology
Analysts warn the company's plans to move into the market could bring regulatory hurdles from the FDA.
By Nina Flanagan • April 21, 2016 -
House lawmakers join 60 Senators in pressing for CMS star ratings delay
Lawmakers are concerned that the current system unfairly impacts teaching hospitals.
By Meg Bryant • April 20, 2016 -
GOP legislators blast CMS for prioritizing reinsurance
The argument centers around a CMS rule that's putting reinsurance payments before Treasury payments.
By Heather Caspi • April 19, 2016 -
Florida finally allows NPs and PAs to prescribe controlled substances
After more than 10 years of advocacy, the state is embracing these providers in its efforts to expand access to care.
By Heather Caspi • April 18, 2016 -
NorthShore CEO testifies rival CEO pushing for Advocate merger dissolution, join its system instead
In addition, a Blue Cross Blue Shield executive said the pending merger would give area systems leverage to raise prices.
By Ana Mulero • April 15, 2016 -
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ACOs show modest savings in first full year
Organizations in the Medicare Shared Savings Program were able to maintain or improve certain care performance measures.
By Meg Bryant • April 15, 2016 -
Texas doctor found guilty in largest home healthcare fraud
The alleged scheme went on for years before being investigated due to its complexity and sophisticaition.
By Ana Mulero • April 14, 2016 -
Study touts robust ROI for mental health investments
Organizations are working this week to mobilize influencers to push mental healthcare as a global priority.
By Heather Caspi • April 14, 2016 -
Xerox, California enter Medicaid IT settlement agreement
DHCS entered into an agreement with Xerox in 2010 to upgrade the state's Medi-Cal computer system.
By Nina Flanagan • April 14, 2016 -
Hospitals reap $1.56M from doctors as CMS pushes value-based care
Demand for healthcare services and utilization are up, especially for specialists, whose average hospital-related business grew to $1.6 million this year.
By Meg Bryant • April 13, 2016 -
HHS report debunks fear of a double-digit Obamacare premium increase
As 67% of HealthCare.gov consumers opted for a new plan in 2016, HHS states premiums depend on market dynamics as a whole, not just payer pricing decisions.
By Meg Bryant • April 13, 2016
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