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Tenet, TriWest partner on veterans' care
One VA doctor argues that while more private options represent a modest step forward, wholesale change to the VA healthcare system is still needed.
By Judy Packer-Tursman • June 27, 2014 -
CMS technology prevents $210M in fraud
The anti-fraud system is part of a larger strategy that has generated in $19.2 billion in fraud recoveries over the last five years. But is it good enough?
By Anne Zieger • June 27, 2014 -
HHS announces auto-enrollment
The change will bring the exchanges in line with standard practices in the current insurance marketplace.
By Katie Bo Williams • June 26, 2014 -
Highmark, UPMC agree to state-brokered end of contract
The agreement puts an end to years of feuding, but some, including Highmark members losing in-network access to UPMC hospitals, are not pleased.
By Judy Packer-Tursman • June 26, 2014 -
Deep Dive
By the numbers: 2015 exchange premium hikes aren't that bad
Early numbers are trickling in and so far, increases could be worse — but stay tuned through the summer as high-population states release rates.
By Katie Bo Williams • June 26, 2014 -
Need for improved psychiatric services rises
With a U.S. mental health system badly in need of help, what comes next?
By Judy Packer-Tursman • June 26, 2014 -
Should med school graduates be allowed to deliver care?
A bill pending in Missouri would create "Assistant Physicians," who would deliver primary care in underserved areas without completing residency.
By Katie Bo Williams • June 25, 2014 -
Survey finds newly insured are relatively sicker
A new Gallup poll says newly-insured Americans are sicker than anticipated. What does it mean for the healthcare delivery system?
By Judy Packer-Tursman • June 25, 2014 -
Deep Dive
How one hospital is enforcing - and improving - employee health
A regional health system based in Annapolis worried that its anti-smoking policies didn't go far enough.
By Judy Packer-Tursman • June 25, 2014 -
House panel wants to put information in consumer hands
Advancing digital and personalized care means proper, but not stifling, regulatory controls.
By Judy Packer-Tursman • June 25, 2014 -
Meaningful Use shifts are long overdue
ONC is retooling how it judges the EMR adoption process, and it's about time. The agency needs to focus on quality, rather than demand documentation.
By Anne Zieger • June 24, 2014 -
Medical records left in doctor's driveway cost hospital $800,000
Much of the recent focus on HIPAA compliance has been on electronic records. But paper files are equally protected — and more problematic in terms of sheer volume.
By Judy Packer-Tursman • June 24, 2014 -
PA 'private option' Medicaid expansion moves ahead
The governor is optimistic that the alternative to Medicaid expansion will get a waiver from CMS. The state's hospitals and health systems are banking on it.
By Judy Packer-Tursman • June 24, 2014 -
GA hospitals launch primary care residency programs
Like many states across the country, Georgia badly needs primary care doctors. Some hospitals are finding new ways to tackle the shortage head on.
By Judy Packer-Tursman • June 24, 2014 -
HHS Secretary Burwell makes management changes
In a widely supported move, Burwell plans to appoint a CEO for HealthCare.gov and a second-in-command within CMS.
By Anne Zieger • June 23, 2014 -
Teaching hospitals most likely to face new Medicare penalties
In October, the third pay-for-performance program will come on board, and various kinds of hospitals are likely to be impacted very differently.
By Katie Bo Williams • June 23, 2014 -
Congressman proposes meaningful use improvements
U.S. Rep. Tom Price, MD argues that the program is forcing providers into an awkward adoption of EMRs, and offers a three-point solution.
By Anne Zieger • June 23, 2014 -
To make ACOs work: Act on data, shift fast to global payments
The recommendations from a former CMS administrator come amidst a flurry of ACO formation across the U.S.
By Judy Packer-Tursman • June 23, 2014 -
Reports: VA underperforms on women's health, overpays senior execs
The VA says it will "adjust quickly" to improve care to hundreds of thousands of female vets. Meanwhile, execs accrued almost $3M in bonuses last year.
By Judy Packer-Tursman • June 23, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Communitywide screenings: Good for public health or a referral grab?
Public Citizen has sent a letter to 20 hospitals urging them to back out of partnerships with community screening company HealthFair. Find out how some hospitals are responding.
By Judy Packer-Tursman • June 23, 2014 -
VA governor to expand Medicaid without General Assembly approval
At the climax of a carefully-watched state debate, Gov. Terry McAuliffe said Friday: "Let me be clear, I am moving forward to get healthcare for Virginian citizens."
By Katie Bo Williams • June 20, 2014 -
Athenahealth's EHR dominates Stage 2 attestation
Of the 500 eligible providers who have attested for Stage 2, over 50% use athenahealth's EMR athenaClinicals.
By Katie Bo Williams • June 20, 2014 -
Deep Dive
UPDATED: Two hospital antitrust cases you should be watching
With courts and the FTC paying close attention, what M&A deals may be seen as pushing the envelope too far — and what are the latest developments in those two cases?
By Judy Packer-Tursman • June 20, 2014 -
Telemedicine groups keep the pressure on
Telehealth is held back by payer reimbursement policies and dated licensing policies, but if increased pressure on Congress works, there could be dramatic changes.
By Anne Zieger • June 20, 2014 -
Survey: Many hospitals to begin ACOs, risk contracts in next year
The trend towards risk-based initiatives isn't slowing down any time soon. In fact, expect to see even more hospitals taking on this kind of arrangement next year.
By Judy Packer-Tursman • June 20, 2014
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