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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 -
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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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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 -
Deep Dive
Will Obamacare kill employer-based health insurance?
Having health insurance carried by employers has a long history in this country, but it may be coming to an end.
By Anne Zieger • Feb. 28, 2014 -
Medicare to review 'two-midnight' denials
CMS wants to double-check that providers know exactly when beneficiaries should receive inpatient care.
By Anne Zieger • Feb. 26, 2014 -
Report: Physician antitrust case damages should go beyond price
Antitrust cases involving physician practices should consider the cost of providers delivering more medical services as well as setting higher prices.
By Anne Zieger • Feb. 25, 2014 -
Insurer hit with $6.8M fine for HIPAA violations
The fine springs from an incident in which the health plan mailed a pamphlet including beneficiaries' Medicare health insurance claim numbers.
By Anne Zieger • Feb. 24, 2014 -
Maine bill would bring transparency to narrow networks
Maine lawmakers hope to bring more transparency to the process of developing narrow networks by health plans.
By Anne Zieger • Feb. 23, 2014 -
CMS to stop taking RAC requests, may change program
By the end of February, CMS will stop taking requests for additional provider documentation from Medicare recovery audit contractors.
By Anne Zieger • Feb. 21, 2014 -
Wisc. bill would protect physicians who apologize to patients
The bill would make apologies, condolences and expressions of sympathy inadmissible as evidence in civil court regarding the provider's actions.
By Anne Zieger • Feb. 19, 2014 -
Mass. hospitals seek right to determine Medicaid eligibility
Hospitals want to avoid incurring charges from patients whose coverage is in limbo.
By Anne Zieger • Feb. 19, 2014 -
Iowa's nursing shortage clause set to expire
The law allows retired state healthcare professionals to return to work earlier than usual, a move designed to alleviate provider shortages.
By Anne Zieger • Feb. 18, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Why we need national guidelines for narrow networks
Putting national standards in place for narrow networks could make forming them much easier.
By Anne Zieger • Feb. 14, 2014 -
Uninsured rate falls
The percentage of uninsured Americans has fallen to 16% so far in the first quarter of 2014.
By Anne Zieger • Feb. 13, 2014 -
AMA wants HHS to call off ICD-10 mandate
Small practices expenses for ICD-10 will range anywhere from $56,639 to more than $226,000.
By Anne Zieger • Feb. 12, 2014 -
Community health workers improve outcomes for high-risk patients
Patients helped by community health workers were more likely to get post-hospital primary care and to report high quality discharge communication.
By Anne Zieger • Feb. 11, 2014 -
Health insurance requirement deadline extended for smaller businesses
The latest rule would extend health insurance requirements to as late as 2016 for some businesses.
By Anne Zieger • Feb. 10, 2014 -
State health exchanges may have trouble paying for themselves
Fourteen states, plus the District of Columbia, have received almost $3.8 billion to date to run state health insurance exchanges.
By Anne Zieger • Feb. 8, 2014 -
Study: Patients fear hospital nurses spread too thin
40% of respondents said they'd personally seen inferior-quality care from hospital nursing staff.
By Anne Zieger • Feb. 7, 2014 -
Wash. lawmakers seek to create healthcare cost database
The state's two largest payers oppose the creation of such a database.
By Anne Zieger • Feb. 6, 2014
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