UPDATED: Obama's new budget proposes historic, direct drug price negotiations in Medicare

It would be a game-changing shift in an era of high-priced specialty drugs. But does it have any chance of passing a Republican Congress?

By Sy Mukherjee • Feb. 2, 2015

Obama to unveil $215M personalized medicine, million-person DNA sequencing project

The president announced the Precision Medicine Initiative during this year's State of the Union. We now have some more details.

By Sy Mukherjee • Jan. 30, 2015

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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.

By Healthcare Dive staff

Wyoming debates two Medicaid expansion proposals

"I thought [the ACA] was bad policy and I thought it was unconstitutional. The courts said I was wrong," said Gov. Mead. "How do we as a state make the best of it?"

By Heather Caspi • Jan. 30, 2015

Mississippi takes lead in hospital transparency legislation

The state plans to stop the type of secrecy that allowed the Singing River Health System scandal.

By Heather Caspi • Jan. 30, 2015

UPDATED: CMS intends to shorten Meaningful Use reporting period

Hospitals can breathe a sigh of relief.

Jan. 29, 2015

FTC 'Internet of Things' report ignites beltway scuffle

While the report was not specific to healthcare, the impact of the suggested regulations would almost certainly have a stifling impact on some Big Data initiatives. 

Jan. 29, 2015

Why hospitals should care about net neutrality

The debate has the potential to impact the ability of hospitals to utilize online and mobile tech efficiently. 

By Heather Caspi • Jan. 29, 2015

AHA finds shortcomings in 21st Century Cures telemedicine provisions

The bill would heavily encourage health IT, but the AHA sees key limitations. 

By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 29, 2015

Report: Competitive hospital markets boast lower consumer premiums

What should hospitals do to prove that mergers lower costs? 

By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 29, 2015

Estimated cost of ACA cut, enrollment grows to 9.5M

Two new reports from the Congressional Budget Office and HHS reveal encouraging numbers about the Affordable Care Act. 

By Heather Caspi • Jan. 28, 2015

Obama seeks funding for DNA-based medical treatments

"Precision medicine" plans are expected to receive support from both parties. 

By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 27, 2015

Indiana expands Medicaid to 350,000

Another Republican-led state has accepted federal funding to expand the program. 

By Katie Bo Williams • Jan. 27, 2015

Is the Multi-State Plan Program getting more flexible?

What changes can issuers expect to see in 2015? 

By Heather Caspi • Jan. 27, 2015

Medicare sets specific benchmarks for value-based reimbursement

This is the first time HHS has set numerical goals for the payment overhaul. 

By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 27, 2015

Pew urges HHS to mandate device IDs in Meaningful Use rules

But does the already-struggling program have the bandwidth to support another requirement?

Jan. 26, 2015

Texas puts the brakes on telemedicine, provider sues

Per an emergency rule, physicians in the Lone Star state are now barred from prescribing controlled substances via telemedicine.

By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 26, 2015

Why fewer than half of hospitals that earned Medicare bonuses will collect

Are population demographics to blame?

By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 26, 2015

Court of Appeals sides partially with plaintiffs in 'two midnight' case

What will the eventual outcome mean for hospitals and Medicare beneficiaries? 

By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 26, 2015

FDA draft mHeath guidance meets with mixed response

The guidance addresses low-risk general wellness devices. 

Jan. 23, 2015

AMA coalition calls for big changes to meaningful use program

The coalition believes that meaningful use goals may actually harm patients, or have a "downstream effect on public safety." 

By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 23, 2015

AR gov. supports funding of private option through 2016

...but that doesn't mean it will stay forever. 

By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 23, 2015

Lawmakers meet over doc fix bill

Last year's bipartisan deal has been resurrected. What's next?

By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 23, 2015

The Friday Dive: Will the new Medicaid reimbursement study lead to boosted rates?

Healthcare Dive's editor looks back on the biggest news from the last week. 

By Katie Bo Williams • Jan. 23, 2015

ONC names its first chief information officer

Dr. Michael James McCoy will develop ONC clinical policy with an emphasis on big data. 

Jan. 22, 2015

Do 'communication and resolution' malpractice reforms help cut costs?

Massachusetts' new system is undoubtedly smoother—but is it helping to reduce the costly practice of defensive medicine?

By Katie Bo Williams , Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 22, 2015