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How these Supreme Court patent cases could affect the medical device industry
Two cases regarding patent infringement may settle the question of 'willful' infringement.
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 22, 2015 -
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Healthcare Influencers: Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse on healthcare policy, health data transparency
The Rhode Island Senator takes a moment to discuss health IT transparency, the Cadillac tax, and healthcare policy.
By Jeff Byers • Oct. 22, 2015 -
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Federal legislation banning surprise bills has hit a barrage of roadblocks, complicating efforts to protect consumers from unexpected out-of-network charges.
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TeamHealth rejects AmSurg offer despite $7.8B payday
The proposal was the same as a previously rejected offer.
By Jeff Byers • Oct. 20, 2015 -
After scandal, top Veteran Affairs official Allison Hickey resigns
An internal investigation discovered promotion and reimbursement irregularities in her department weeks ago.
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 20, 2015 -
CMS says HealthCare.gov will honor Do Not Track requests
Users will not be tracked when they opt out.
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 15, 2015 -
Planned Parenthood no longer taking reimbursement for fetal tissue
The action follows numerous congressional threats to cut federal funding.
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 15, 2015 -
House Budget Committee OKs Republican bill targeting Obamacare, Planned Parenthood
While the President can still veto the measure if it reaches his desk, it could be a foundation for dismantling the ACA.
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 13, 2015 -
AHA calls for passage of SMARTER Act
The bill aims to level the playing field for efforts toward hospital integration and realignment.
By Heather Caspi • Oct. 12, 2015 -
Whistleblower claims on FDA device approvals rejected
Additional high-profile healthcare whistleblower cases have also emerged recently.
By Heather Caspi • Oct. 12, 2015 -
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House to create special committee for Planned Parenthood investigation
The impact could reverberate far beyond Planned Parenthood, given the scope of the committee's authority.
By Heather Caspi • Oct. 9, 2015 -
CMS announces 'encouraging' results from CPC initiative
The results suggest payments may be helping providers improve care coordination.
By Heather Caspi • Oct. 9, 2015 -
European Court of Justice finds European data not protected in U.S.
The court ruling invalidates the Safe Harbor framework from 2000 and will affect more than 4,400 companies.
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 8, 2015 -
Healthcare groups react to meaningful use Stage 3 final rule
A number of healthcare groups put their two cents in on the new rule, highlighting mixed reactions.
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 8, 2015 -
Medical device industry pushing for ACA's device tax repeal
Medical device industry members say ACA's device tax is hurting R&D and curtailing hiring.
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 8, 2015 -
Supreme Court rules new home care wage laws go live Oct. 13
After 41 years, home healthcare workers granted minimum wage and overtime protection.
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 8, 2015 -
New HHS website provides HIPAA info for app developers
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) website invites app developers to ask questions about HIPAA privacy, security and breach notifications.
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 8, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Wellness programs due for privacy scrutiny, experts say
As the popularity of wellness programs spikes, people are asking what they do with all the data.
By Heather Caspi • Oct. 7, 2015 -
Sens. intro bill to reduce whistleblower retaliations after VA scandal
In the wake of a VA scandal, senators stump for strenghtened protections for whistleblowers.
By Jeff Byers • Oct. 7, 2015 -
NJ hospitals allege incorrect Medicare payments in CMS lawsuit
The hospitals say CMS incorrectly calculated their payments due to their services under a New Jersey charity program.
By Heather Caspi • Oct. 7, 2015 -
CDC funds six centers to fight infectious disease diffusion in healthcare facilities
Capes were not awarded to the six medical centers.
By Jeff Byers • Oct. 6, 2015 -
Rep. Luis Gutierrez wants to expand PPACA to immigrant workers
The Affordable Care Act currently bars undocumented immigrants from state or federal insurance.
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 6, 2015 -
Mental health groups seek congressional aid to change mental health system
Several bills have been introduced and stalled in the House and Senate.
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 6, 2015 -
Medicare and Medicaid lead federal improper payments, GAO finds
The increase in improper spending is on an unsustainable course, experts say.
By Heather Caspi • Oct. 5, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Hell freezes over: ICD-10 becomes a reality
As late as last year, the AMA publicly said it wanted ICD-10 buried for good. But a significant CMS concession helped clear the way.
By Randy Lilleston • Oct. 1, 2015 -
Federal employee health program premiums to increase an average 6.4%
Government officials said the increases are in line with certain estimated private-sector plan markups.
By Jeff Byers • Sept. 30, 2015
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