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CMS releases meaningful use Stage 3 proposed rule
The draft rule would require hospitals, physicians and other EPs to meet Stage 3 requirements by 2018.
By Katie Bo Williams • March 20, 2015 -
Deep Dive
The Friday Dive: Congress unveils 'doc fix' legislation, future of CHIP uncertain
Healthcare Dive's editor looks back on the biggest news from the last week.
By Katie Bo Williams • March 20, 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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Will Congress fix SGR permanently this time?
Lawmakers are expressing cautious optimism that a new plan may please both parties.
By Anne Zieger • March 19, 2015 -
Community health groups fight for funding
Health groups that specialize in fitness and nutrition say they are being left out of physician-dominated ACO boards. Should they be considered as partners?
By Julie Henry • March 18, 2015 -
No word on when HIPAA audits will begin
Phase 2 of the audit program is still under development.
By Julie Henry • March 18, 2015 -
Montgomery County Planning Commission
Aetna, others push to incorporate UDIs into medical claims
CMS is against the requirement, but Aetna's CMO says transparency is necessary to improve quality of care.
By Julie Henry • March 17, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Next Generation model designed for experienced ACOs
Healthcare Dive takes a deeper look at CMS' new accountable care organization model—and how providers can benefit.
By Julie Henry • March 17, 2015 -
HHS: Affordable Care Act has caused 'historic' reduction in uninsured
Officials say the percentage of people without health insurance coverage has dropped by around 33% since 2012.
By Julie Henry • March 16, 2015 -
Negotiations continue on 'doc fix' deal as deadline looms
The current deal would repeal the sustainable growth-rate formula and extend CHIP for two years.
By Julie Henry • March 16, 2015 -
No back-up plan for ICD-10? AHIMA says, 'No problem'
The association says the vast majority of erroneous claims in testing had nothing to do with the new code set.
By Julie Henry • March 16, 2015 -
CMS seeks to tame 'outliers' in preferred Part D drug plans
A new report reveals that independent pharmacies have contacted CMS to complain about inadequate access to in-network pharmacies.
By Anne Zieger • March 12, 2015 -
Mental health professionals push for EHR incentives
Privacy and efficacy concerns have kept bills extending MU incentives to mental health providers in committee.
By Julie Henry • March 11, 2015 -
CMS launches 'Next Generation' ACO model
The new model will have four payment systems and two risk tracks, including one that is "essentially near 100% risk."
By Katie Bo Williams • March 10, 2015 -
Legislation aims to tie ACA subsidies to local cost of living
One formula doesn't fit all when it comes to making health insurance "affordable," some legislators say.
By Heather Caspi • March 10, 2015 -
NY law to make e-prescribing of controlled substances mandatory
The new law takes effect March 27.
March 10, 2015 -
AMA and 99 other groups seek ICD-10 backup plan
The groups say CMS is underestimating the impact the transition will have on the "regulatory tsunami" already affecting physicians.
By Heather Caspi • March 6, 2015 -
Should HIPAA require encryption of medical data?
And if so, what can be done to ensure parity across state lines?
March 5, 2015 -
Chief Justice gives no indication of ruling in King oral arguments
Meanwhile, other justices were sharply divided...
By Katie Bo Williams • March 4, 2015 -
Health data breaches are growing, but penalties are rare
"In the coming years, it will get better," said AHIP's Angela Rose. "It will get more strict."
By Julie Henry • March 3, 2015 -
Survey: HHS regs overwhelming health IT pros
Almost all of the health IT pros surveyed said that mandates like ICD-10 and MU are negatively impacting HIT decision-making.
March 2, 2015 -
Deep Dive
The Friday Dive: ACA boosts primary care visits by just 3.8%
Healthcare Dive's editor looks back on the biggest news from the last week.
By Katie Bo Williams • Feb. 27, 2015 -
FDA rushes to speed label changes after superbug criticism
How long has the agency known about infection risks?
By Heather Caspi • Feb. 26, 2015 -
ONC e-prescribing guide pitches doctors on benefits
The new e-prescribing overview is as much a sales pitch as it is an educational tool.
Feb. 26, 2015 -
CMS extends Meaningful Use deadline to March 20
Stragglers will now get three more weeks to attest. The AMA says it's not enough.
Feb. 26, 2015
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