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NCQA plan accreditation targets 'narrow networks'
The network transparency requirements will give narrow-network plans a way to stand out by demonstrating quality over cost containment.
By Judy Packer-Tursman • July 30, 2014 -
Should doctor training funding programs be dramatically overhauled?
A new Institute of Medicine report has made some controversial recommendations for the $15-billion system.
By Anne Zieger • July 30, 2014 -
Deep Dive
One network to rule them all: The future of Mayo, Cleveland Clinic hospital affiliates
Both institutions are expanding their networks. Affiliated hospitals enjoy national branding and other benefits, but will they remain independent?
By Judy Packer-Tursman • July 30, 2014 -
New VA secretary faces big challenges
The appointment of the president's choice comes on the heels of a $17M-agency-overhaul bill expected to hit Obama's desk this week.
By Katie Bo Williams • July 30, 2014 -
Universal American backs off ACO model
The largest operator of Medicare accountable care organizations has exited three ACOs to date—with possibly more to come.
By Katie Bo Williams • July 29, 2014 -
President Obama slams tax-inversion mergers: 'An unpatriotic tax loophole'
Biopharma and healthcare companies have been ramping up these kinds of mergers in recent years.
By Sy Mukherjee • July 29, 2014 -
New enrollment approaches 7 million in Medicaid/CHIP
RWJF cites the latest enrollment numbers as a sign of continuing progress, but significant challenges remain.
By Judy Packer-Tursman • July 29, 2014 -
New pay model causes doctors to leave Mercy Health
Salaries and benefits are the biggest part of any health system's costs. Will targeting this component make enough of a budget difference for Mercy—and how many doctors is it losing in the process?
By Judy Packer-Tursman • July 29, 2014 -
Senate committee investigates why EMRs can't share data
The Senate Appropriations Committee is recommending that ONC only certify interoperable EMRs. Epic Systems, anyone?
By Anne Zieger • July 29, 2014 -
Michigan Blues medical homes create dramatic savings
Adult patients in Blues-designated PCMHs had a 27.5% lower rate of hospital stays for certain conditions over the last year—and that's not all.
By Judy Packer-Tursman • July 28, 2014 -
Congress reaches tentative deal on VA fix
The deal comes just days before lawmakers' five-week August break. A press conference today will discuss negotiations on the compromise bill.
By Judy Packer-Tursman • July 28, 2014 -
Deep Dive
The Monday Primer: Highmark-UPMC updates and the Boehner-Obamacare suit
Healthcare Dive's editor gives you a head start on the news. What's coming up in the week ahead?
By Katie Bo Williams • July 28, 2014 -
Wisc. hospitals controlling costs better than national average
What are these hospitals doing right?
By Judy Packer-Tursman • July 25, 2014 -
Oregon's big Medicaid expansion strains system
Oregon was touted as a potential national model for Medicaid expansion, but is instead highlighting the national physician shortage.
By Judy Packer-Tursman • July 25, 2014 -
ACO enrollment expected to top 130M by 2017
But how is "accountable care organization" being defined?
By Judy Packer-Tursman • July 25, 2014 -
Deep Dive
The Friday Dive: More threats to Obamacare, big settlements and major mergers
Healthcare Dive's editor looks back on the biggest news from the last week.
By Katie Bo Williams • July 25, 2014 -
10.3M acquired coverage under ACA
A recent study also included revealing data about Medicaid expansion.
By Katie Bo Williams • July 24, 2014 -
MGMA's leader becomes first CEO for Marshfield Clinic
Doctors established Marshfield Clinic nearly a century ago. Now, true to its roots, a physician is taking the helm of its new health system.
By Judy Packer-Tursman • July 24, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Worth the wait: Medicaid expansion lowers uncompensated care in MI
Enrollment surpassed the Healthy Michigan Plan's first-year target of 322,000 in only a few months.
By Judy Packer-Tursman • July 24, 2014 -
CMS may waive three-day requirement for nursing home coverage
Medicare is allowing dozens of hospitals to test payment options that could end observation care penalties.
By Judy Packer-Tursman • July 24, 2014 -
Typical Medicare enrollees spent $4,700 out-of-pocket in 2010
Our handy infographic shows which Medicare beneficiaries pay relatively more out-of-pocket.
By Judy Packer-Tursman • July 23, 2014 -
Fake applicants obtain ACA coverage in undercover investigation
GAO investigators used missing or inaccurate Social Security numbers and invalid citizenship information—and still were able to acquire and keep coverage.
By Katie Bo Williams • July 23, 2014 -
Deep Dive
The Obamacare rulings in one graphic
The Halbig and King cases are far from resolved. Check out our handy infographic about the battle to come over insurance subsidies.
By Katie Bo Williams • July 23, 2014 -
Ascension strikes deal for Tenet, Dignity to run its AZ hospitals
It may be the right move for all three, but what will the FTC think?
By Judy Packer-Tursman • July 23, 2014 -
Dallas urgent care centers sell primary care directly to small employers
Employers can buy primary care directly from PrimaCare Medical Centers, then add coverage for specialists and hospitalization.
By Judy Packer-Tursman • July 23, 2014
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