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Medicare triples bundled payments initiative
Does the program reduce systemic waste or does it create incentives for physicians to cut down on necessary care?
By Katie Bo Williams • July 31, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Tougher to get in than Harvard: The $100M Texas hospital where everyone wants to work
The new 100-bed hospital isn't affiliated with a health system in any way—and its entrepreneurial, specialist-driven model is setting it apart in an incredibly competitive market.
By Judy Packer-Tursman • July 31, 2014 -
House authorizes Boehner's 'Obamacare' lawsuit
What impact will the speaker's challenge of presidential authority have on the ACA?
By Katie Bo Williams • July 31, 2014 -
Deep Dive
6 things you need to know about Sovaldi
The new Hep C drug, infamously priced at $1,000 a pill, is changing the Medicare Part D landscape.
By Katie Bo Williams • July 30, 2014 -
The battle for non-physician-led medical homes
Chiropractors are now petitioning to serve and and lead within the PCMH setting. Should only doctors be permitted to lead medical homes?
By Judy Packer-Tursman • July 30, 2014 -
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
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