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CA premiums to rise 4.2% for 2015
California's insurance commissioner described it as "merely a pause in the double-digit rate increases we've seen historically."
By Judy Packer-Tursman • Aug. 1, 2014 -
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The Friday Dive: Firm ICD-10 transition date set
Healthcare Dive's editor looks back on the biggest news from the last week.
By Katie Bo Williams • Aug. 1, 2014 -
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Federal legislation banning surprise bills has hit a barrage of roadblocks, complicating efforts to protect consumers from unexpected out-of-network charges.
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Unrealistic expectations could cloud ACA progress
With the Obama administration holding up providers like Geisinger and the Mayo Clinic as the desired standard for healthcare, perhaps a reality check is in order.
By Anne Zieger • Aug. 1, 2014 -
Only 6 states are extending the Medicaid pay hike to primary care docs
Does raising the pay rate increase the number of primary care physicians treating Medicaid patients and improve access to care? No one knows yet.
By Katie Bo Williams • July 31, 2014 -
Ascension Health creates senior-care division
The move is expected to make Ascension Health the second-largest not-for-profit, long-term-care operator in the country.
By Judy Packer-Tursman • July 31, 2014 -
Kaiser Permanente, Johns Hopkins begin quality collaboration
Because of who is involved, this strategic partnership could potentially have a huge impact on shifting healthcare delivery from volume to value.
By Judy Packer-Tursman • July 31, 2014 -
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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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
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