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Deep Dive
Does HHS condone charitable premium subsidies or not?
Despite recent pressure from the American Hospital Association and the Catholic Health Association, HHS has not issued any firm guidance on whether hospital-affiliated charitable foundations can offer premium subsidies for marketplace policies — leaving hospitals in the lurch.
By Anne Zieger • May 6, 2014 -
Gallup: US uninsured rate lowest since 2008
The uninsured rate has consistently declined since it peaked at 18% in the third quarter of 2013, according to Gallup.
By Anne Zieger • May 5, 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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Fortune 500 firms to replace employer plans with exchange plans
Over the next six years, 90% of Fortune 500 companies will switch their health coverage to plans sold on the federal exchange, according to Standard & Poor Capital IQ.
By Anne Zieger • May 5, 2014 -
Despite ACA, Latino community accessing care in Mexico
Though many insurers have promoted their products to the Hispanic consumer market, enrollment has been far below expectations.
By Anne Zieger • May 5, 2014 -
HHS Office of Health Reform Director Mike Hash to resign
Hash is the third HHS official to step down within the last month.
By Anne Zieger • May 2, 2014 -
Health care spending rises 9.9% in three months
According to a report from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the spike was largely driven by the use of more health services, prescriptions for higher-priced drugs and elective surgeries.
By Anne Zieger • May 1, 2014 -
Deep Dive
4 facts to consider before filing for the Medicare Shared Savings Program
ACOs must determine not only whether they can create savings sufficient to justify enrollment in the short term, but also how they will continue to operate a value-based model after they have maxed out their efficiencies.
By Katie Bo Williams • April 29, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Five states where nurse practitioners' privileges may be expanding
In response to widespread primary care physician shortages, many states are implementing legislation that would put NPs in a position to fill the gap.
By Anne Zieger • April 28, 2014 -
NIH offers funding for mHealth projects
The National Institutes of Health plans to award funding for mobile tools that help with the treatment and self management of chronic diseases in underserved populations.
By Anne Zieger • April 25, 2014 -
Deep Dive
How $8B in Medicaid savings will transform New York health care
Healthcare Dive takes a closer look at the recent influx of cash into New York’s health care system. If the administration's plans work as hoped, the new program will be part of the national shift from fee-for-service to value-based care.
By Anne Zieger • April 25, 2014 -
Oregon might switch to federal health insurance exchange
Oregon has spent at least $134 million on its exchange site to date and is set to become the first state to give up on its own exchange in lieu of Healthcare.gov.
By Anne Zieger • April 24, 2014 -
CMS still not ready to announce new ICD-10 deadline
CMS officials say an announcement about the new ICD-10 deadline is imminent, but couldn't name the date.
By Anne Zieger • April 24, 2014 -
FBI issues warning to healthcare: Industry cybersecurity is inadequate
The formal notice is part of a trend of increased scrutiny on health care's ability to protect sensitive data.
By Katie Bo Williams • April 24, 2014 -
Jonathan Blum to leave Medicare
Although Blum has not announced any future plans, Marilyn Tavenner cites "new job opportunities" as the impetus behind Blum's resignation.
By Katie Bo Williams • April 23, 2014 -
ProMedica must sell Ohio hospital, court rules
The two merger partners controlled more than 50% of Lucas County, Ohio's market for primary and secondary services.
By Anne Zieger • April 22, 2014 -
High-risk pools finally closing down
The temporary pool program is being shut down after three extensions.
By Anne Zieger • April 21, 2014 -
AHA seeks changes in Medicare ACO programs
The AHA argues that current programs place too much risk on providers and offer too little opportunity for reward.
By Anne Zieger • April 18, 2014 -
Psych care quality data goes public
CMS' Hospital Compare site will now include data on quality measures gathered from inpatient psychiatric facilities.
By Anne Zieger • April 18, 2014 -
Medicare Advantage payment changes anger health plans
Though CMS plans to boost Medicare advantage payments by 0.4%, insurers remain dissatisfied and expect to see rates fall in 2015.
By Anne Zieger • April 16, 2014 -
Lawyers helping whistleblowers analyze Medicare data
The potential payoffs for these cases can be huge: Whistleblowers typically receive up to 30% of recovered funds.
By Anne Zieger • April 15, 2014 -
Good news for Obama: ACA costs lower than expected
The Congressional Budget Office predicts that health insurance subsidies under the ACA plan will total slightly more than 1 trillion over the next 10 years.
By Anne Zieger • April 14, 2014 -
Poll: Most Americans negative on ACA
According to a new Gallup poll, the majority of Americans view the ACA negatively—and Gallup predicts that opinions might shift for the worse when other key provisions of the legislation take effect.
By Anne Zieger • April 14, 2014 -
Sylvia Burwell tapped to replace Sebelius
In an unsurprising turn of events, Obama has nominated the current director of the Office of Management and Budget to to assume command of HHS.
By Katie Bo Williams • April 11, 2014 -
HHS head Kathleen Sebelius to resign
Sebelius has faced severe criticism for the disastrous rollout of the federal ACA site.
By Anne Zieger • April 10, 2014 -
Report: Universal health care would help businesses
The report by advocacy group Public Citizen addresses the benefits of the historically-rejected single-payer system—something the state of Vermont is already considering.
By Anne Zieger • April 9, 2014
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