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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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
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Federal legislation banning surprise bills has hit a barrage of roadblocks, complicating efforts to protect consumers from unexpected out-of-network charges.
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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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
These 14 regions received $6M to improve data collection on opioid misuse
HHS will give $53 million across 44 states in a wider effort to strengthen opioid misuse efforts.
By Jeff Byers • Aug. 31, 2016 -
CA lawmakers send legislation against surprise medical bills to Gov. Brown
Hospitals in the state may be required to notify patients if they are receiving observation care beginning Jan. 1, 2017.
By Ana Mulero • Aug. 30, 2016 -
Deep Dive
HIPAA at 20: Looking back at two decades of patient privacy protections
The first federal law to address the privacy and security of health information turned 20 this month.
By Luke Gale • Aug. 30, 2016 -
Study: Depression care must be aligned with clinical needs
One expert recommends integrating screening tools and mental health services into primary care to address the disparities.
By Ana Mulero • Aug. 29, 2016 -
EpiPen price scrutiny highlights real-world power of social media
While Mylan was doing business as usual, consumers had reached their limit.
By Heather Caspi • Aug. 29, 2016 -
Zika inaction sparks Clinton plan for public health 'rapid response fund'
With Congress proving unable to respond to an urgent public health matter, the democratic presidential hopeful is proposing a future alternative.
By Heather Caspi • Aug. 25, 2016 -
OIG: Audit reveals 'significant' vulnerabilities in CMS wireless networks
No cases of unauthorized use were found, but OIG identified four causes for concern.
By Meg Bryant • Aug. 25, 2016 -
ONC seeks input on updated listing of interoperability standards
The draft standards are available in an interactive online platform.
By Meg Bryant • Aug. 25, 2016 -
Industry agrees to 68% hike in medical device user fees for 2018-2022
Congress must pass new user fee legislation before the current fee program expires in October 2017.
By Meg Bryant • Aug. 24, 2016 -
States, providers band together to sue HHS over gender anti-discrimination rule
The lawsuit will test the validity of the first federal regulation to ban discrimination based on gender identity.
By Luke Gale • Aug. 24, 2016 -
CBO: Aging population, drugs driving federal healthcare spending
This year will be the first time the annual budget shortfall will increase since 2009.
By Ana Mulero • Aug. 24, 2016 -
Disciplined docs can still get drug and devicemaker dollars, investigation finds
Some drug and device makers maintain financial ties to doctors with histories of serious misconduct.
By Luke Gale • Aug. 24, 2016 -
OCR puts organizations on notice for smaller data breaches
Expect to see more HIPAA settlements as HHS steps up investigations of smaller breaches.
By Meg Bryant • Aug. 23, 2016 -
ICD-10 'flexibilities' draw to close on October 1
Any providers not already coding to the highest possible level of specificity will need to start.
By Heather Caspi • Aug. 22, 2016 -
Reinsurance key for risk adjustment, stabilizing marketplace, research finds
Only 1% of patients in the 2013 sample group were very costly but they accounted for 28% of total annual healthcare costs.
By Ana Mulero • Aug. 22, 2016
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