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Sen. Murray calls for new medical device tracking system
Sen. Murray's recent report exposes failures by the FDA, medical device manufacturers, and hospitals that contributed to nationwide antibiotic-resistant infections from a gastrointestinal scope.
By Nina Flanagan • Feb. 3, 2016 -
NHPC16: C-suite execs share strategies to move hospitals to value-based system
Engaging entire communities and addressing social health determinants are some of the strategies health systems have used in their population health efforts.
By Ana Mulero • Feb. 3, 2016 -
Obama's cancer 'moonshot' may need more than $1B, critics say
Compared to the annual $50 billion pharmaceutical companies spend on research, some say Obama's $1 billion for cancer research doesn't seem significant.
By Nina Flanagan • Feb. 2, 2016 -
How the new gender pay parity rule will affect large healthcare companies
The new rule, beginning September 2017 and affecting companies with more than 100 employees, reveal pay inequality in the industry.
By Nina Flanagan • Feb. 2, 2016 -
Deep Dive
As U.S. braces for Zika virus, communication is first line of defense
While the news is abuzz about the Zika virus, those in healthcare say malaria and West Nile virus pose more serious mosquito-related problems in the U.S.
By Meg Bryant • Feb. 2, 2016 -
WHO declares Zika virus a worldwide health emergency
In an emergency panel on Monday, 18 experts agreed a causal relationship between Zika infection during pregnancy and microcephaly is strongly suspected, though not yet scientifically proven.
By Jeff Byers • Feb. 1, 2016 -
CMS proposes sharing of claims data with 'qualified entities'
A new proposed rule encourages data sharing in an effort to improve healthcare and health spending.
By Heather Caspi • Feb. 1, 2016 -
NHPC16: The troubling physician transition to a new healthcare model
Physicians are likely to be burdened by changes to the practices during the transition to value-based care.
By Ana Mulero • Feb. 1, 2016 -
Obama assembles cancer 'moonshot' task force
Representatives from 13 federal agencies will participate on the task force.
By Meg Bryant • Jan. 29, 2016 -
CMS proposes ACO evaluation shake-up with new rule
The agency hopes the proposed changes will increase the number of ACOs.
By Ana Mulero • Jan. 29, 2016 -
Senate lawmakers press for passage of opioid abuse legislation this year
While there is bipartisan support for legislation, Senate GOP and Dems could have trouble agreeing on issues such as increased border controls.
By Meg Bryant • Jan. 29, 2016 -
WHO warns of Zika virus 'spreading explosively'
U.S. healthcare providers are urged to be on the lookout as infection sweeps South and Central America.
By Heather Caspi • Jan. 28, 2016 -
CMS gives telehealth green light for face-to-face Medicaid visits
In addition, CMS recently launched its first home health patient experience of care star ratings.
By Ana Mulero • Jan. 28, 2016 -
Task force sends recs for health IT comparison tool to ONC
The Certified Technology Comparison Task Force provided recommendations for a national health IT tool at a recent Health IT Joint Committee meeting.
By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 27, 2016 -
CMS puts preventable readmissions of minorities, poor under the microscope
A new CMS guide offers strategies for addressing the underlying reasons for such readmissions.
By Heather Caspi • Jan. 27, 2016 -
Utah grappling with Medicaid expansion
Utah lawmakers are proposing a variety of Medicaid expansion plans, hoping to find a resolution this year.
By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 26, 2016 -
Covidien tax-sharing obligation costs Medtronic over $200M
The settlement is part of a larger agreement between the IRS and Covidien’s former parent Tyco involving a shared debt arrangement.
By Meg Bryant • Jan. 22, 2016 -
HHS on target to move 30% of Medicare payments to quality, value by year's end
Burwell also announced HHS will get involved in the Flint, Michigan water crisis.
By Ana Mulero • Jan. 22, 2016 -
Supreme Court sides with injured beneficiaries in blow to payers
The decision could be costly to payers.
By Meg Bryant • Jan. 22, 2016 -
For your consideration: FDA issues medical device security recs
The draft guidance addresses both premarket and postmarket cybersecurity concerns.
By Meg Bryant • Jan. 20, 2016 -
Florida lawmakers take another stab at expanding CON exemption
The proposed law would quadruple the number of counties where hospitals could get a CON exemption.
By Meg Bryant • Jan. 20, 2016 -
White House takes aim at opioid abuse in rural areas
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, who chairs the White House Rural Council, will lead the initiative.
By Meg Bryant • Jan. 20, 2016 -
CMS: MU still in full effect, shift to value-based care will take time
In a blog post, federal officials set to clarify the "will they/won't they?" tension over the meaningful use program.
By Meg Bryant • Jan. 20, 2016 -
Ohio to explore use of medical marijuana
Despite a failed ballot initiative on recreational and medical marijuana use last November, Ohioans are eager to discuss medical cannabis, leaders in the Ohio House said.
By Meg Bryant • Jan. 20, 2016 -
Deep Dive
CHIME rings in $1M national patient identifier contest
Patient misidentification can potentially harm patients and cost organizations money. CHIME is looking to change that.
By Ana Mulero • Jan. 20, 2016
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