South Shore physician association to pay $1.8M to settle kickback case

The case raises questions of whether doctors were working to pad their wallets or provide the best possible care for patients, analysts said. 

By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 22, 2015

Poll: Majority still supports single payer

But will any state ever adopt such a system?

By Heather Caspi • Jan. 21, 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

Pennsylvania to pay $48.8M in Medicaid case

The state is being held accountable for providing benefits to non-citizens.

By Heather Caspi • Jan. 20, 2015

CMS: Open Payments program will undergo 'major changes'

The agency revealed a few tantalizing clues on a call with device makers. 

By Katie Bo Williams • Jan. 20, 2015

Congress expected to renew grants for rural hospitals

If allowed to expire, the funding is set to run out in April.

By Heather Caspi • Jan. 16, 2015

CMS administrator Marilyn Tavenner to resign in February

Second-in-command Andrew Slavitt will take over as interim administrator. 

By Katie Bo Williams • Jan. 16, 2015

The Friday Dive: The two new major wins for transparency advocates

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

By Katie Bo Williams • Jan. 16, 2015

Hospitals make some progress on HAIs, but fall short of CDC goals

The CDC's updated National and State Healthcare-Associated Infections Progress Report was a mixed bag. 

By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 15, 2015

OCR says audits still don't have a set timeline

A revamped HIPAA audit program is coming, but HHS has no idea when. 

By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 15, 2015

Filing deadline ahead for controversial risk corridors program

Insurers should mark their calendars for Friday, Feb. 13.

By Heather Caspi • Jan. 14, 2015

House bill would shorten Stage 2 reporting to 90 days

Legislators once again picked up the debate over whether Meaningful Use rules should be watered down.

Jan. 14, 2015

Kaiser mental health worker strike begins in San Diego

The picketers call for hiring staffing levels in the department, but state regulators will likely have the final word here. 

By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 13, 2015

New York gov. signs telehealth parity into law

Deductibles, co-insurance or other conditions for coverage of telemedicine cannot differ from those for in-person visits.

By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 13, 2015

Medicare to pay physicians to coordinate care

The new $40-per-beneficiary fee does come with some requirements. 

By Katie Bo Williams , Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 13, 2015

Survey: Charging patients for EHR access may violate HIPAA

Many providers mimic their individual state's photocopy policy for public records requests, a tactic that would appear to flout HIPAA regulations. 

Jan. 12, 2015

CMS extends ICD-10 testing deadline

Providers now have until Jan. 21 to apply for testing. 

By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 12, 2015

House bill would eliminate 96-hour rule for CAHs

The rule change could provide a desperately-needed financial boost to rural hospitals.

Jan. 9, 2015

IBM and Epic form 17-person advisory group for EHR contract bid

The group would help advise the Department of Defense through implementation if they win the 11-year, $11-billion contract.

By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 8, 2015

Proposed regulations for Stage 3 could relax rules

Included in the proposal currently being reviewed by the White House: A single definition for "Meaningful Use."

Jan. 8, 2015

Into the crystal ball: The 5 healthcare issues Congress is set to tackle

Congress seems poised to take on major industry issues like telehealth expansion, Meaningful Use requirements and interoperability. But which is the most critical?

Jan. 6, 2015

Medicare recognizes interventional cardiology

The change in designation should open up reimbursement opportunities for interventionalists in the private sector as well.

By Katie Bo Williams • Jan. 6, 2015

CA attorney general's office to hold hearings over Prime, Daughters of Charity

The controversy continues.

By Katie Bo Williams • Jan. 5, 2015

CMS extends contracts with RAC managers

The same four companies will remain responsible for identifying and correcting improper Medicare payments. 

By Katie Bo Williams • Jan. 5, 2015

Tenet in Connecticut: Maybe not DOA yet?

The company backed off its bid to acquire five CT hospitals due to onerous conditions imposed by the state in December. 

By Katie Bo Williams • Jan. 5, 2015

IRS changes collection rules for non-profits

The new rules come in reaction to the aggressive tactics used by some hospitals—like a Missouri hospital that filed 2,300 lawsuits against patients in one year. 

By Katie Bo Williams • Jan. 5, 2015