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Arkansas 'private option' in danger
Has Arkansas found a solution for red states refusing to expand Medicaid?
Dec. 19, 2014 -
AMA takes issue with meaningful use penalties
The American Medical Association voiced its displeasure with the stringent penalties delivered to healthcare organizations.
By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 19, 2014 -
Deep Dive
The Friday Dive: 1 in 5 hospitals dinged for HACs
Healthcare Dive's editor looks back on the biggest news from the last week.
By Katie Bo Williams • Dec. 19, 2014 -
257K Meaningful Use providers face payment reductions
Medicare-eligible providers who don't successfully attest to meeting MU standards by December could see reimbursement cuts of up to 5%.
Dec. 18, 2014 -
Will NJ adopt assisted suicide?
A controversial "Death with Dignity" bill has advanced in the state Senate.
By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 17, 2014 -
White House releases new climate change guidelines for hospitals
Hospitals are among the first line of defense for populations hit by climate-change generated conditions. How should they prepare?
Dec. 17, 2014 -
Senate confirms first surgeon general in over a year
The appointee's position on gun control stalled his approval.
By Katie Bo Williams • Dec. 16, 2014 -
Deloitte gets top marks for guiding ACOs
A new KLAS report praises the consultancy firm for assisting clients in the ACO transition.
By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 16, 2014 -
Physician groups displeased by $1.1T budget bill
No SGR fix, among other things, has doctors miffed.
By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 16, 2014 -
TN governor announces unique Medicaid expansion plan
Enrollees will choose between two coverage tracks.
By Katie Bo Williams • Dec. 15, 2014 -
House committee may hold ICD-10 hearings in 2015
The chairmen of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the House Rules Committee reiterated their support for an October 1, 2015 implementation date.
By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 15, 2014 -
Alabama governor signals interest in Medicaid
For months, Alabama’s governor has said no to Medicaid expansion, but that "no" has turned into a "maybe."
Dec. 15, 2014 -
Whooping cough epidemic escalates in California
The virus is the most severe it's been in six decades. Is the anti-vaccine movement to blame?
By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 15, 2014 -
Tenet stymied by regulators, backs off CT acquisitions
Tenet has been trying to enter the non-profit dominated Connecticut market for two years, but it has abruptly changed course.
By Katie Bo Williams • Dec. 12, 2014 -
HHS rewards top health centers with $36.6M
It’s an early Christmas for more than 1,000 community health centers.
Dec. 12, 2014 -
Medicaid pay cut probably inevitable for primary care
A last-minute miracle blocking a payment cut likely won't happen.
By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 12, 2014 -
Deep Dive
The Friday Dive: CMS to require equal rights for same-sex spouses at all hospitals
Healthcare Dive's editor looks back on the biggest news from the last week.
By Katie Bo Williams • Dec. 12, 2014 -
Spending bill expected to raise Obamacare premiums
What will the repercussions of rate raises be on consumer spending?
By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 11, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Value-based compensation for physicians: Slow and steady wins the race?
Hospitals and physician groups are looking for more ways to incorporate quality metrics, but new survey data shows sluggish progress.
By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 11, 2014 -
Many docs listed as serving Medicaid patients actually don't
Are there enough incentives for providers to keep serving beneficiaries?
By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 10, 2014 -
Outdated software leads to $150K fine for HIPAA breach
Something as little as outdated software caused big data problems for one Alaska provider.
By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 10, 2014 -
How 15 state Medicaid programs are reducing 'super utilizer' costs
Just 5% of the 68 million Medicaid beneficiaries make up 60% of the program's overall spending.
By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 9, 2014 -
Patients want data security more than convenience
Investing in fancy new technology won't excite patients unless data is truly under lock and key.
By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 8, 2014 -
Hospitals may get Meaningful Use break
A new draft bill may allow hospitals that got behind on Stage 2 to catch up—and perhaps collect incentives.
Dec. 8, 2014
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