How some NJ hospitals are making insurers pay through the nose

A drafting loophole in a state insurance regulation has given some hospitals the chance to turn providing out-of-network care into a money-making enterprise.

By Katie Bo Williams • Aug. 28, 2014

Marketing expert named new Healthcare.gov CEO

Kevin Counihan has some serious marketing chops, but can he translate a track record of state-level success to the federal level?

By Tammy Worth • Aug. 27, 2014

Hospital chain sues unions for racketeering

Prime Healthcare claims unions are trying to derail a major acquisition and force the hospital chain to unionize through "extortionate" tactics.

By Katie Bo Williams • Aug. 27, 2014

Another Pioneer ACO bites the dust

Is the program's "one-size-fits-all" approach to payment to blame?

By Katie Bo Williams • Aug. 26, 2014

What consumers do and don't know about the ACA, in charts

...and how does that impact support for the law?

By Katie Bo Williams • Aug. 26, 2014

Providers have serious concerns about CMS renal ACO program

Is the agency providing sufficient guidance to providers—and are providers applying for the program?

By Katie Bo Williams • Aug. 26, 2014

CHS breach could cost up to $100 million

But the greatest cost of the hack is likely to be to the healthcare system at large. 

By Katie Bo Williams • Aug. 25, 2014

Obama announces Hobby Lobby 'fix'

The new regulation provides access to birth control coverage for employees of corporations that oppose the contraceptive mandate, but the debate is far from over. 

By Katie Bo Williams • Aug. 22, 2014

What is Amazon planning in healthcare?

A growing list of tech giants have called on the FDA recently, including Google and Apple—and most recently Amazon.com.

By Anne Zieger • Aug. 22, 2014

Revolt against medical device tax causes ACA revenue shortfall

The excise tax is a significant funding mechanism for the healthcare law.

By Sy Mukherjee • Aug. 21, 2014

Hospitals in expansion states see increased volume and revenue

Two Capella hospitals provide dramatic examples of the impact of Medicaid expansion on providers' bottom lines. 

By Tammy Worth • Aug. 21, 2014

How Google searches can help determine population health

The quality of life where people live is closely correlated to healthcare-related Google searches. What can providers learn?

By Anne Zieger , Katie Bo Williams • Aug. 21, 2014

How net neutrality could seriously impact healthcare

The debate over whether Internet users who pay more should get faster access is likely to be a bitter fight with dramatic implications.

By Anne Zieger • Aug. 19, 2014

Federal judge approves subsidy lawsuit in Indiana

The suit follows on the heels of ideologically-similar cases Halbig v. Burwell and King v. Burwell, in which conflicting decisions were reached last month. What happens next?

By Anne Zieger • Aug. 18, 2014

The Friday Dive: Wal-Mart, VA referrals and False Claims lawsuits

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

By Katie Bo Williams • Aug. 15, 2014

HHS requires reporting of all malpractice payments

...whether or not the provider is ruled to be at fault. 

By Tammy Worth • Aug. 15, 2014

LA doctor makes fortune suing providers for fraud

Internist William LaCorte has filed 12 False Claims lawsuits over the past two decades. 

By Anne Zieger • Aug. 14, 2014

More than 300K consumers could lose ACA coverage

Individuals whose original applications include inconsistent information from when they were enrolled are at risk of losing their plans. 

By Anne Zieger • Aug. 14, 2014

Hospitals dinged $227M for readmission rates

Should hospitals be afraid of readmissions? CMS says yes.

By Tammy Worth • Aug. 13, 2014

WHO: Use experimental treatments on Ebola patients

"In the special circumstances of this outbreak, it is ethical to offer unregistered interventions as potential treatments or prevention," said WHO assistant director general Marie-Paule Kieny.

By Sy Mukherjee • Aug. 12, 2014

Medicaid numbers jump even in states that didn't expand

Does the ACA have a "trickle down" effect? 

By Tammy Worth • Aug. 12, 2014

How Maryland might save Medicare $330M

Some fairly remarkable changes are happening within Maryland's healthcare system. 

By Anne Zieger • Aug. 12, 2014

Florida premiums skyrocket as elections loom

Politicians across the country have been accused of using premium numbers to their advantage. How dramatic will the impact on voters be?

By Tammy Worth • Aug. 11, 2014

Concern grows over Medi-Cal providers

Enrollment in California's Medicaid program increases, but will patients find care?

By Tammy Worth • Aug. 11, 2014

California university will fast track primary care med students

It's the latest salvo in the debate over fast-tracking med students to combat the primary care doctor shortage.

By Sy Mukherjee • Aug. 8, 2014