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    68K records added to Open Payments database

    The new records include 9,000 disputed payments. 

    By Dec. 22, 2014
  • Should ONC decertify non-interoperable EHRs?

    Critics say while interoperability is important, decertifying closed systems en masse could destabilize the healthcare industry.

    Dec. 22, 2014
  • Insurers extend ACA coverage deadline in 37 states

    Still, consumers better start scrambling for coverage ASAP.

    By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 22, 2014
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    Obamacare IRS fines loom as open enrollment continues

    Will consumers be able to hustle and get insured by Feb. 15, 2015? 

    By Marisa Torrieri • Dec. 19, 2014
  • 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
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    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 Dec. 19, 2014
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    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
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    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 Dec. 16, 2014
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    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
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    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 Dec. 15, 2014
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    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 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
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    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
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    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 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
  • Will Congress delay ICD-10?

    Hospital advocacy groups appear to have gotten their way.

    Dec. 11, 2014
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    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