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FTC delays Advocate, NorthShore merger
The deal would create a 16-hospital system with a reported $6.8 billion in combined revenue in 2013. How likely is it to receive agency approval?
By Katie Bo Williams • April 2, 2015 -
Maryland may need to repay $30M to CMS for exchange setup
The state failed to formally update its enrollment numbers and projections on the required timeline.
By Heather Caspi • April 1, 2015 -
No more excuses: It's time to expand Medicaid
Consider that healthcare stakeholders spend nine figures annually to lobby Washington.
By Anne Zieger • March 31, 2015 -
Insurers show 'substantial' improvement in medical loss ratio compliance
MLR rebates dropped from $1 billion to $325 million in three years.
By Julie Henry • March 30, 2015 -
Obama administration releases plan to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria
The plan takes aim at pathogens that the CDC has deemed serious or urgent threats.
By Julie Henry • March 30, 2015 -
The case for national physician licensing for telehealth
When licensing requirements were solidified state-by-state, telemedicine and the physician shortages weren't necessarily considerations.
By Anne Zieger • March 27, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Pros and cons: What 3 IT experts have to say about the MU Stage 3 proposal
The patient engagement elements of the proposed rules in particular have drawn industry criticism.
By Heather Caspi • March 26, 2015 -
House passes 'doc fix' legislation
The Senate is expected vote tomorrow, but passage is a little dicier.
By Katie Bo Williams • March 26, 2015 -
President launches new network to push value-based payments
The program is intended to help the industry transition to a 50% value-based payment model by 2018.
By Anne Zieger • March 26, 2015 -
Obama says he is ready to sign 'doc fix' bill
"I have my pen ready to sign a good bipartisan bill," the president said yesterday.
By Anne Zieger • March 26, 2015 -
OIG says CMS cost taxpayers $24B by not implementing recommendations
A new report outlines 25 recommendations that the agency has yet to implement.
By Julie Henry • March 25, 2015 -
FDA to reconsider homeopathy regulatory framework after 25 years
The agency is holding a public hearing April 20-21 to seek information on homeopathic products.
By Nicole Gray • March 25, 2015 -
VA revises '40-mile' rule
Under the new rule, mileage will be measured in driving miles, rather than as the crow flies.
By Julie Henry • March 25, 2015 -
Arkansas legislators say no to telemedicine
Legislators say lower costs don't equal good medicine.
By Julie Henry • March 25, 2015 -
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 -
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
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