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Controversy sparks review of contraceptive device Essure
Patients allege changes were made to their charts during the clinical trial.
By Heather Caspi • Sept. 25, 2015 -
Sanders, Democrats intro bill to repeal 'Cadillac tax'
Another bill sets its sight on the controversial measure.
By Jeff Byers • Sept. 25, 2015 -
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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Clinton takes aim at healthcare costs in bid to improve ACA
The presidential hopeful put forth numerous proposals to limit what health plan enrollees must pay for care.
By Heather Caspi • Sept. 25, 2015 -
ONC releases Health IT Strategic Plan for next 5 years
ONC sets to modernize the nation's health IT infrastructure and increase digital health information.
By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 24, 2015 -
Federal judge finds flaws in CMS two-midnight rule payment cut
HHS has to provide further justification for the rule.
By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 24, 2015 -
FTC reigns in false claims by mobile healthcare apps
FTC fines company $150,000 for mobile app claiming to improve eyesight.
By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 23, 2015 -
Wyoming burns through most of hospital subsidy fund
The state has given $1.3 million -- out of an earmarked $2 million -- to 18 hospitals since July.
By Jeff Byers • Sept. 22, 2015 -
VA in hot water after healthcare scandal, review finds
After last year’s scandal, VA is still picking up the pieces.
By Jeff Byers • Sept. 22, 2015 -
False Medi-claims allegations result in $115M price-tag
Adventist Health System, which operates healthcare facilities in 10 states, agrees to settle improper compensation allegations.
By Jeff Byers • Sept. 22, 2015 -
Upcoming Virginia elections could lead to Medicaid expansion
Democrats need one more Senate seat to gain control.
By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 22, 2015 -
CDC estimates 47% Americans received flu shot last season
The flu causes thousands of hospitalizations and deaths every year.
By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 22, 2015 -
FDA asks outside panel to review Essure safety
Bayer's birth control device, Essure, under scrutiny after thousands of women report problems.
By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 22, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Recent legal attacks could wound ACA
The law has taken two recent hits from federal judges.
By Julie Henry • Sept. 21, 2015 -
New institute aims to answer healthcare workforce questions
The group still study what it will take to fulfill the healthcare workorce needs of the future.
By Heather Caspi • Sept. 21, 2015 -
Circuit court rules against ACA's contraception mandate
The federal appeals court decision could push the case to the Supreme Court.
By Jeff Byers • Sept. 18, 2015 -
Cadillac tax in the crosshairs in bipartisan bill
Will a new bill succeed in repealing the measure?
By Jeff Byers • Sept. 18, 2015 -
Feds firm on out-of-pocket limits
Limits establish how much out-of-pocket expenses employers with high-deductible plans can require employees to pay.
By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 17, 2015 -
A snapshot of the Defund Planned Parenthood Act
H.R. 3134 could spark a $235 million spending reduction from 2016 to 2025, CBO estimates.
By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 17, 2015 -
FDA
World's first "digital" pill under FDA review
The "chip within a pill" device may be the first digital medication.
By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 17, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Healthcare workplace violence efforts should be improved
In one example of action, the American Nursing Association has announced a zero-tolerance policy towards violence.
By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 16, 2015 -
Panel: New ACA rules to launch mass confusion in December
"Know what's coming and definitely start early. We are already communicating with our Dec. 1 groups."
By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 15, 2015 -
OIG report exposes HealthCare.gov contract mismanagement
“CMS did not always comply with federal regulations regarding designation and certification requirements for contracting officer’s representatives,” the report stated.
By Jeff Byers • Sept. 15, 2015 -
Dept. of Labor postpones home healthcare wage rule enforcement
The rule was scheduled to go into effect Oct. 13.
By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 15, 2015 -
Phoenix doctor sentenced for Medicaid fraud, drug conspiracy
Dr. Edward Jack Sayegh has been sentenced to four years in prison and stripped of his medical license.
By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 15, 2015 -
Under ACA, 400,000 immigrants lose health coverage
That’s almost four times the amount as last year.
By Jeff Byers • Sept. 14, 2015
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