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GOP still attacking ACA, House committee advances legislation to repeal core bits
Supporters of the measure believe it can reach the president’s desk. Place your bets now.
By Jeff Byers • Sept. 30, 2015 -
Congress stumps for MU Stage 3 delay
“[T]he administration needs to take time to re-evaluate the program.”
By Jeff Byers • Sept. 30, 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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House agrees to ACA tweak to block 'small employer' definition expansion
Some believe such an expansion could shake up the small-group insurer market.
By Jeff Byers • Sept. 29, 2015 -
D.C. law to allow year-long birth control supplies to resident women
District of Columbia women alleviated of frequent renewals or runs to the pharmacy.
By Heather Caspi • Sept. 28, 2015 -
ICD-10 transition a go even if government shuts down
The transition will proceed as planned and claims will continue to go through, CMS says.
By Heather Caspi • Sept. 28, 2015 -
Psychiatric group argues mega-mergers bad for mental healthcare access
The American Psychiatric Association has joined the AMA, the AHA and the AAFP in warning regulators against the proposed deals.
By Heather Caspi • Sept. 28, 2015 -
FDA
CMS switches up Medicare clinical lab test payments with proposed rule
The initiative would start a data collection process to set new payment rates.
By Jeff Byers • Sept. 27, 2015 -
Controversy sparks review of contraceptive device Essure
Patients allege changes were made to their charts during the clinical trial.
By Heather Caspi • Sept. 25, 2015 -
Sanders, Democrats intro bill to repeal 'Cadillac tax'
Another bill sets its sight on the controversial measure.
By Jeff Byers • Sept. 25, 2015 -
Clinton takes aim at healthcare costs in bid to improve ACA
The presidential hopeful put forth numerous proposals to limit what health plan enrollees must pay for care.
By Heather Caspi • Sept. 25, 2015 -
Federal judge finds flaws in CMS two-midnight rule payment cut
HHS has to provide further justification for the rule.
By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 24, 2015 -
ONC releases Health IT Strategic Plan for next 5 years
ONC sets to modernize the nation's health IT infrastructure and increase digital health information.
By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 24, 2015 -
FTC reigns in false claims by mobile healthcare apps
FTC fines company $150,000 for mobile app claiming to improve eyesight.
By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 23, 2015 -
Wyoming burns through most of hospital subsidy fund
The state has given $1.3 million -- out of an earmarked $2 million -- to 18 hospitals since July.
By Jeff Byers • Sept. 22, 2015 -
VA in hot water after healthcare scandal, review finds
After last year’s scandal, VA is still picking up the pieces.
By Jeff Byers • Sept. 22, 2015 -
False Medi-claims allegations result in $115M price-tag
Adventist Health System, which operates healthcare facilities in 10 states, agrees to settle improper compensation allegations.
By Jeff Byers • Sept. 22, 2015 -
Upcoming Virginia elections could lead to Medicaid expansion
Democrats need one more Senate seat to gain control.
By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 22, 2015 -
CDC estimates 47% Americans received flu shot last season
The flu causes thousands of hospitalizations and deaths every year.
By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 22, 2015 -
FDA asks outside panel to review Essure safety
Bayer's birth control device, Essure, under scrutiny after thousands of women report problems.
By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 22, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Recent legal attacks could wound ACA
The law has taken two recent hits from federal judges.
By Julie Henry • Sept. 21, 2015 -
New institute aims to answer healthcare workforce questions
The group still study what it will take to fulfill the healthcare workorce needs of the future.
By Heather Caspi • Sept. 21, 2015 -
Circuit court rules against ACA's contraception mandate
The federal appeals court decision could push the case to the Supreme Court.
By Jeff Byers • Sept. 18, 2015 -
Cadillac tax in the crosshairs in bipartisan bill
Will a new bill succeed in repealing the measure?
By Jeff Byers • Sept. 18, 2015 -
Feds firm on out-of-pocket limits
Limits establish how much out-of-pocket expenses employers with high-deductible plans can require employees to pay.
By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 17, 2015 -
A snapshot of the Defund Planned Parenthood Act
H.R. 3134 could spark a $235 million spending reduction from 2016 to 2025, CBO estimates.
By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 17, 2015
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