Why 11 groups filed amicus briefs in King v. Burwell

Groups representing almost every healthcare stakeholder have filed friend of the court amicus briefs practically begging the Supreme Court to deny the appeal.

Feb. 9, 2015

The Friday Dive: The Private Option survives

Healthcare Dive's editor looks back on the biggest news from the last week. 

By Katie Bo Williams • Feb. 6, 2015

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Surprise Billing

Federal legislation banning surprise bills has hit a barrage of roadblocks, complicating efforts to protect consumers from unexpected out-of-network charges.

By Healthcare Dive staff

FDA head resigns after presiding over record approvals

As Hamburg says, the joke around the agency is that the FDA has two speeds of approving drugs: too fast or too slow.

By Heather Caspi • Feb. 6, 2015

ONC announces $28M interoperability grant program

Will this infusion of cash make the 10-year Roadmap more than just a guidebook?

By Marisa Torrieri • Feb. 5, 2015

JAMA: Errors in care don't cause most post-surgery readmissions

The results show that "hospitals are effectively being penalized twice for the same complications," according to the lead study author.

Feb. 4, 2015

CMS to publish Medicare physician payment data annually

"As imperfect as the data may be, its continued release makes it in the physicians' interest to make it better... instead of just fighting its release," said former Medicare head Gail Wilensky. 

By Marisa Torrieri • Feb. 3, 2015

UPDATED: Obama's new budget proposes historic, direct drug price negotiations in Medicare

It would be a game-changing shift in an era of high-priced specialty drugs. But does it have any chance of passing a Republican Congress?

By Sy Mukherjee • Feb. 2, 2015

Obama to unveil $215M personalized medicine, million-person DNA sequencing project

The president announced the Precision Medicine Initiative during this year's State of the Union. We now have some more details.

By Sy Mukherjee • Jan. 30, 2015

Wyoming debates two Medicaid expansion proposals

"I thought [the ACA] was bad policy and I thought it was unconstitutional. The courts said I was wrong," said Gov. Mead. "How do we as a state make the best of it?"

By Heather Caspi • Jan. 30, 2015

Mississippi takes lead in hospital transparency legislation

The state plans to stop the type of secrecy that allowed the Singing River Health System scandal.

By Heather Caspi • Jan. 30, 2015

UPDATED: CMS intends to shorten Meaningful Use reporting period

Hospitals can breathe a sigh of relief.

Jan. 29, 2015

FTC 'Internet of Things' report ignites beltway scuffle

While the report was not specific to healthcare, the impact of the suggested regulations would almost certainly have a stifling impact on some Big Data initiatives. 

Jan. 29, 2015

Why hospitals should care about net neutrality

The debate has the potential to impact the ability of hospitals to utilize online and mobile tech efficiently. 

By Heather Caspi • Jan. 29, 2015

AHA finds shortcomings in 21st Century Cures telemedicine provisions

The bill would heavily encourage health IT, but the AHA sees key limitations. 

By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 29, 2015

Report: Competitive hospital markets boast lower consumer premiums

What should hospitals do to prove that mergers lower costs? 

By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 29, 2015

Estimated cost of ACA cut, enrollment grows to 9.5M

Two new reports from the Congressional Budget Office and HHS reveal encouraging numbers about the Affordable Care Act. 

By Heather Caspi • Jan. 28, 2015

Obama seeks funding for DNA-based medical treatments

"Precision medicine" plans are expected to receive support from both parties. 

By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 27, 2015

Indiana expands Medicaid to 350,000

Another Republican-led state has accepted federal funding to expand the program. 

By Katie Bo Williams • Jan. 27, 2015

Is the Multi-State Plan Program getting more flexible?

What changes can issuers expect to see in 2015? 

By Heather Caspi • Jan. 27, 2015

Medicare sets specific benchmarks for value-based reimbursement

This is the first time HHS has set numerical goals for the payment overhaul. 

By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 27, 2015

Pew urges HHS to mandate device IDs in Meaningful Use rules

But does the already-struggling program have the bandwidth to support another requirement?

Jan. 26, 2015

Texas puts the brakes on telemedicine, provider sues

Per an emergency rule, physicians in the Lone Star state are now barred from prescribing controlled substances via telemedicine.

By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 26, 2015

Why fewer than half of hospitals that earned Medicare bonuses will collect

Are population demographics to blame?

By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 26, 2015

Court of Appeals sides partially with plaintiffs in 'two midnight' case

What will the eventual outcome mean for hospitals and Medicare beneficiaries? 

By Marisa Torrieri • Jan. 26, 2015

FDA draft mHeath guidance meets with mixed response

The guidance addresses low-risk general wellness devices. 

Jan. 23, 2015