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CMS to expand controversial Pioneer ACO program because of 'robust' savings
...despite the fact that 13 of the original 32 organizations have dropped out of the program.
By Katie Bo Williams • May 5, 2015 -
21st Century Cures changes would loosen Sunshine Act's CME disclosure rules
There are concerns that current Sunshine Act interpretations of continuing medical education are compromising programming.
By Nicole Gray • May 4, 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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Is Obamacare's controversial 'Cadillac tax' headed for the scrap yard?
The excise tax on high-cost health insurance plans is scheduled to go into effect in 2018 under the ACA.
By Tom Starner • May 4, 2015 -
FDA to study safety and effectiveness of hand sanitizers, other antiseptics
Commonly-used antiseptics are under scrutiny for possible hormonal changes, bacterial resistance and more.
By Julie Henry • May 4, 2015 -
Mount Sinai Beth Israel scrambles to find transgender surgery specialists
New York lifted the Medicaid ban, but the hospital's director for LGBT Services "had to break the news that we don't have a surgeon."
By Julie Henry • May 4, 2015 -
Deep Dive
The 10 brand name drugs that cost Medicare Part D the most money in 2013
Generics cost the insurance program for the elderly the most money overall. But among branded meds, Part D spent the most money on heartburn, COPD, and and cholesterol maintenance therapies.
By Sy Mukherjee • May 1, 2015 -
Kaiser report: Medicaid expansion bolstered Ascension significantly
Ascension saw a 40% drop in charity care costs in expansion states vs. only a 6% drop at hospitals in non-expansion states.
By Heather Caspi • May 1, 2015 -
Deep Dive
The 4 big changes providers need to know from the new 21st Century Cures draft
Notably, the new draft would enhance scientific and economic communications between pharma and medical providers.
By Sy Mukherjee • April 30, 2015 -
Florida governor follows through on threat to sue feds over Medicaid
Will the outcome set a precedent for whether the federal government can put pressure on other states holding out against Medicaid expansion?
By Katie Bo Williams , Heather Caspi • April 29, 2015 -
American Heart Association cancels conference in Baltimore
"After speaking with local authorities, we have decided to cancel the 2015 QCOR conference due to the potential for violence," the AHA said.
By Julie Henry • April 29, 2015 -
Are some patient privacy laws derailing research efforts?
Restricted access and de-identification of certain Medicare and Medicaid data are hampering important research into cost and outcomes, some experts say.
By Julie Henry • April 28, 2015 -
Rehab facilities to get 1.7% Medicare rate increase
The proposed increase will be dependent on the reporting of new quality measures.
By Julie Henry • April 27, 2015 -
Consumers, health plans dispute new NY law targeting 'surprise' out-of-network bills
Patients must now be warned in advance if they are to receive treatment from an out-of-network provider, but the debate over the policy isn't over yet.
By Heather Caspi • April 24, 2015 -
Olympus warned European hospitals, but not U.S. hospitals, of endoscope risks
Although the FDA learned of the warnings, it chose not to pass along the information at that time.
By Heather Caspi • April 24, 2015 -
12 states weigh vaccine bills in light of measles resurgence
Officials are cracking down now that the rate of opt-outs has impacted public health.
By Heather Caspi • April 24, 2015 -
Feds use hospital funding to pressure Texas Medicaid expansion
Some experts anticipated that the feds' actions in Florida might foreshadow pressure on other Medicaid expansion holdouts.
By Heather Caspi • April 22, 2015 -
CMS intends to permanently boost state Medicaid enrollment funding
The matching rate will no longer expire in 2015, according to a new proposed rule.
By Julie Henry • April 21, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Five-star ratings: Why some hospitals performed better than others
It's questionable whether or not the star ratings will have much of an effect on consumers' choice of hospitals.
By Julie Henry • April 20, 2015 -
CMS proposes pay increase for hospitals, hints at 'two-midnight' changes
Hospitals that do not participate in quality reporting programs "will be subject to a one-fourth reduction of the market basket update."
By Katie Bo Williams • April 20, 2015 -
Telehealth funds cut from 21st Century Cures, sources say
Another source suggested that the committee is simply trying to downplay industry expectations.
By Katie Bo Williams • April 17, 2015 -
CMS releases first star ratings; only 251 hospitals get five stars
Are the five-star ratings a meaningful reflection of performance? Some stakeholders say no.
By Heather Caspi • April 17, 2015 -
Florida governor to sue feds over alleged Medicaid coercion
The debate could set a precedent for whether the federal government will be able to put pressure on other states holding out against Medicaid expansion.
By Heather Caspi • April 17, 2015 -
CMS proposes 1.4% rate increase for skilled nursing facilities
The increase matches the 2014 hike, but is a drop from the $750-million boost that SNFs received in 2015.
By Katie Bo Williams • April 16, 2015 -
Senate passes 'doc fix', repeals SGR
The bill now goes to President Obama's desk, where it is expected that he will quickly sign it into law.
By Katie Bo Williams • April 15, 2015 -
New draft rule would shorten MU attestation period to 90 days
The proposed rule would either reduce or eliminate other program requirements as well.
By Katie Bo Williams • April 13, 2015
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