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NY nurse practitioners can now practice independently
New York is the 18th state to pass legislation eliminating the requirement that nurse practitioners have a written practice agreement with a doctor in order to practice independently.
By Anne Zieger • April 2, 2014 -
CMS 'refining' Medicare audit program
According to the CMS, the "two midnights" rule and a series of other "refinements and improvements" will ease the burden on hospitals, but some health system leaders are skeptical.
By Anne Zieger • April 1, 2014 -
Senate Approves SGR Patch, Delays ICD-10
If the president adds his signature to the measure, it will be the 17th such patch that Congress has passed.
By Katie Bo Williams • April 1, 2014 -
Hospitals lead fight to expand Medicaid
In states that have refused to expand Medicaid, hospital associations are forming strategic partnerships and pushing legislators in an effort to reduce uncompensated care costs.
By Anne Zieger • March 31, 2014 -
CMS Medicaid fraud tracking system not working
Most state Medicaid administrators charged with reporting providers who have been terminated from billing Medicaid have failed to do so correctly—or at all.
By Anne Zieger • March 27, 2014 -
Congress may delay ICD-10 implementation
The bill is set to go to the House floor for a vote this week.
By Anne Zieger • March 26, 2014 -
Half of uninsured to go without coverage
A new Kaiser poll found that 50% of those under the age of 65 who are currently uninsured plan to remain without insurance.
By Anne Zieger • March 26, 2014 -
Group files complaint over Walgreen's pharmacy model
A consumer advocacy group says that Walgreen's pharmacy model violates HIPAA.
By Anne Zieger • March 24, 2014 -
AHIP advocates for lower tier of ACA plans
The insurance trade group suggests that adding a lower-priced option with fewer benefits could boost enrollment.
By Anne Zieger • March 24, 2014 -
More than half of Americans disapprove of the ACA
According to a Pew poll, 30% of those who oppose the law still think elected officials should work to make the measure succeed.
By Anne Zieger • March 24, 2014 -
Deep Dive
4 reasons we may see more hospitals suing IT vendors
With Cerner making payment of $106 million to settle a dispute with Trinity Healthy over faulty IT, Healthcare Dive takes a closer look at the emerging trend of hospitals suing IT vendors.
By Katie Bo Williams • March 24, 2014 -
ACA provision may cut off doctors' pay
Physician groups fear the 90-day grace period for ACA plans could impact payment in a negative way.
By Anne Zieger • March 20, 2014 -
APNs, doctors debate expanding scope of practice
Several states have proposed legislation that has prompted discussion about the issue of how wide the scope of practice of advanced practice nurses should be.
By Anne Zieger • March 19, 2014 -
Washington state passes price transparency bills
The bills will make comparative information about healthcare pricing and quality available to consumers.
By Anne Zieger • March 14, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Does the Private Option sink or save providers?
Healthcare Dive takes a closer look: Is the Private Option's impact on Arkansas hospitals and community clinics going to demonstrate a pilot program or a cautionary tale for other states?
By Katie Bo Williams • March 14, 2014 -
Sebelius predicts higher premiums for next year
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius told Congress this week that premiums will likely increase next year under the ACA.
By Anne Zieger • March 13, 2014 -
Bill would protect hospitals with low income patients from readmission penalties
The bill would change the formula HHS uses to penalize hospitals with high readmission rates to account for ties between socioeconomic status and hospital readmissions.
By Anne Zieger • March 12, 2014 -
Uninsured rate in US falls to 15.9%
The rate has been dropping steadily since it hit an all-time high of 18% in the third quarter of 2013.
By Anne Zieger • March 10, 2014 -
Pressure builds on GOP governors to expand Medicaid under ACA
Liberal groups are targeting governors and elected officials who have refused their state's portion of the expansion budget.
By Anne Zieger • March 8, 2014 -
Three Christus hospitals dunned for $3.3M in Medicare overpayments
The Texas-based hospitals were hit with the demand after several audits found billing errors.
By Anne Zieger • March 7, 2014 -
GAO will investigate Oregon, other state ACA exchanges
The Government Accountability Office will look into other state exchanges' operations as well.
By Anne Zieger • March 6, 2014 -
CMS to offer CAHs funds for integrated care
Critical access hospitals in five states have the opportunity to apply for a new federal program addressing integrated care in rural communities.
By Anne Zieger • March 5, 2014 -
N.Y. docs, nurses fight over nurse practitioner supervision
Proponents say independent nurse practitioners are needed to address the physician shortage.
By Anne Zieger • March 4, 2014 -
Medicaid enrollment climbs rapidly
The number of people determined eligible for Medicaid since the exchanges launched is approaching 10 million.
By Anne Zieger • March 3, 2014 -
New ACA fix benefits consumers, state exchanges
The fix makes consumers eligible for subsidies even if they bought outside state health exchanges.
By Anne Zieger • Feb. 28, 2014
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