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HealthGrove names bottom 25 states for healthcare access
The researchers suggest the lack of Medicare expansion is a deterring factor to access. Sorry, Georgia.
By Heather Caspi • March 10, 2016 -
Senate draft legislation calls for overhaul of mental health system
The bipartisan measure will include provisions to address the U.S. opioid misuse crisis.
By Meg Bryant • March 9, 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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Public Citizen: New NIH documents reveal the need for an iCompare suspension, investigation
Public Citizen and AMSA say the trial violates basic ethical principals and federal regulatory requirements.
By Ana Mulero • March 9, 2016 -
Study: Health apps are missing privacy policies and share data
20% of smartphone owners had health apps in 2012 and 7% of primary care physicians recommended one to their patients.
By Nina Flanagan • March 9, 2016 -
Supreme Court temporarily stonewalls Louisiana abortion law
The high court decided to block the law until it renders its decision for the Texas case, Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt, No. 15-274.
By Nina Flanagan • March 8, 2016 -
U.S. court rules for confidential third party data embargo in pending Advocate/NorthShore merger
After the FTC tried to prevent the Advocate/NorthShore merger, a question of sharing confidential information in defense of the merger was brought before a judge.
By Nina Flanagan • March 8, 2016 -
New Hampshire upgrades healthcare cost comparison website
The state, already considered to have the best such tool, continues forging ahead.
By Heather Caspi • March 7, 2016 -
New rule set to allow Obama administration to rate health plans by network size
The administration says it will raise maximum out-of-pocket costs to $7,150 for individuals and $14,300 for families.
By Ana Mulero • March 7, 2016 -
SCOTUS: States can't force health insurers to share claims data
Justice Anthony Kennedy said Vermont’s law and others like it interfere with “nationally uniform” health plan administration.
By Meg Bryant • March 4, 2016 -
Medicaid expansion approved for Flint residents affected by lead exposure
Michigan's demonstration to expand Medicaid coverage and services in Flint will last for five years.
By Ana Mulero • March 4, 2016 -
Medical marijuana, abortion restrictions bills advance in Florida House
If enacted, the abortion bill would bar state funding of groups like Planned Parenthood.
By Meg Bryant • March 4, 2016 -
Obama administration ties 30% of Medicare payments to quality
Its timeline for shifting Medicare payments from quantity to quality of care is ahead of schedule as the goal was to reach this percentage by the end of the year.
By Ana Mulero • March 3, 2016 -
HHS expands Head Start to Flint
The services are intended to help children overcome the effects of lead exposure.
By Heather Caspi • March 3, 2016 -
Deep Dive
FBI v Apple: Is medical records privacy at risk?
The battle over encrypted information on an iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino terrorists should give pause to anyone who signs a privacy agreement with a HIPAA-covered entity, said security expert Kevin Johnson.
By Meg Bryant • March 3, 2016 -
ONC proposes new rule to modify its Health IT Certification Program
The proposed rule is aimed at improving the safety, reliability, transparency, and accountability of certified health IT products.
By Nina Flanagan • March 2, 2016 -
ONC moves to strengthen health IT oversight
Under the proposal, ONC could initiate a direct review of certified health IT, if it had reason to suspect the product did not live up to its claims or resulted in medical errors.
By Meg Bryant • March 2, 2016 -
Campaign against healthcare fraud net the U.S. $2.4B last year
Most of the windfall was recovered through the Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Program, a joint HHS and Justice initiative.
By Meg Bryant • March 2, 2016 -
Olympus settles kickback, bribery charges for whopping $646M
The settlement amount includes $22.8 million for violations of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
By Meg Bryant • March 2, 2016 -
Report: Denial rates for ICD-10 about 1.6%
The report indicates claim denials have not markedly increased.
By Nina Flanagan • March 1, 2016 -
Universal Health may opt out of Medicare bundle payments
Medicare's Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Initiative includes 2,100 acute care hospitals.
By Nina Flanagan • March 1, 2016 -
ONC appoints Accenture to develop patient-generated health data policies
The data includes not only a person's health and treatment history, but also symptoms and lifestyle choices.
By Nina Flanagan • March 1, 2016 -
CMS reveals final changes to 2017 ACA marketplace
Under the rule, released Monday, CMS aims to reduce the number of consumers who have surprise out-of-pocket costs at in-network facilities.
By Ana Mulero • Feb. 29, 2016 -
AHRQ director resigns following 2.5 years at helm
Dr. Richard Kronick worked to develop quality measures amid GOP efforts to cut the agency.
By Heather Caspi • Feb. 29, 2016 -
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White House pushes forward with Precision Medicine Initiative
The Obama administration unveiled a slew of new actions to speed development of precision medicines, including grants to support a million-strong patient cohort and a draft security policy.
By Meg Bryant • Feb. 26, 2016 -
CMS aims to crackdown on 'questionable' providers, suppliers with proposed rule
The proposed rule would address providers and suppliers who avoid paying their Medicare debts.
By Ana Mulero • Feb. 26, 2016
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