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Failed BCRA vote shows tough road ahead for ACA repeal, replace
A procedural vote to continue discussion of Republican healthcare legislation passed on Tuesday afternoon.
By Shannon Muchmore • July 25, 2017 -
ER staffing companies can lead to increased surprise bills
A new National Bureau of Economic Research study found patients who visited in-network hospitals for emergency care received out-of-network physician care 22% of the time.
By Les Masterson • July 24, 2017 -
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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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Appalachian health systems seek merger that avoids FTC oversight
The two health systems are using a legal avenue called a Certificate of Public Agreement in an attempt to sidestep federal review.
By Les Masterson • July 24, 2017 -
Parliamentarian review makes passing BCRA even harder
Provisions that cannot be passed through the budget reconciliation process include removing essential health benefits for state Medicaid plans and the defunding of Planned Parenthood.
By Shannon Muchmore • July 24, 2017 -
Number of actively licensed physicians increased 12% since 2010
Overall physician compensation increased over the past year by nearly 3%.
By Les Masterson • July 24, 2017 -
Rural wait times for EMS more than twice that for urban, suburban areas
Training bystanders to provide care until an ambulance arrives could save lives, a new study suggests.
By Meg Bryant • July 21, 2017 -
Survey: Hospitals want value-based care but struggle to fund, build initiatives
Nearly 40% of hospitals reported they have no way to measure the outcome of their activities pertaining to value-based care.
By Les Masterson • July 21, 2017 -
CBO: Out-of-pocket health costs would skyrocket under revised BCRA
The newest CBO score doesn't change much of the political discussion currently, but it has some drastic illustrations of how high deductibles and general out-of-pocket spending could get.
By Shannon Muchmore • July 21, 2017 -
Blood use best practices can save hospitals millions
Blood transfusions can cost upwards of $1,000, and raise the risks of adverse events such as allergic reactions, fever, immune suppression and iron overload.
By Meg Bryant • July 21, 2017 -
NewYork-Presbyterian launches pediatric telehealth option
Pediatric urgent care will be available from 6 pm to midnight seven days a week via NYP.org and the NYP mobile application.
By Meg Bryant • July 20, 2017 -
CBO: ACA repeal would cause 32M to lose insurance by 2026
The latest analysis found average premiums in the nongroup market would increase by about 25% next year and nearly double by 2026.
By Shannon Muchmore • July 20, 2017 -
Large health systems pursuing more M&A deals in 2017, study finds
There were six transactions of health systems with nearly $1 billion or more in revenues announced during the first half of the year.
By Les Masterson • July 19, 2017 -
Bon Secours Health System reports 29% operating income drop
The hospital system also reported a 2% increase in outpatient visits.
By Les Masterson • July 19, 2017 -
UCSF Health teams up with Golden Gate Urgent Care
The deal is part of UCSF Health’s push to partner with providers outside the academic medical center arena.
By Meg Bryant • July 18, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The BCRA is dead, but don't take your eye off Capitol Hill
The healthcare industry may have dodged a bullet, but this week’s legislative stumbles for the GOP don’t mean healthcare is off the table for Congress. Here's what to watch.
By Shannon Muchmore • July 18, 2017 -
Reducing hospital readmissions not associated with increased risk of death, study finds
The study looks at unintended consequences of CMS’ Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program.
By Meg Bryant • July 18, 2017 -
UPDATE: BCRA, repeal-and-delay plans both dead for now
The GOP won’t easily give up its best chance to repeal the ACA since the law was enacted, but options are dwindling.
By Shannon Muchmore • July 18, 2017 -
Politico: Nonprofit hospitals cut back community spending despite revenue increases
The top seven hospitals had a combined revenue increase of 15% over two years after the ACA’s coverage expansions, but their charity care spending went down 35%.
By Shannon Muchmore • July 17, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Despite federal delays, bundled payments will be entrenched in US healthcare
Bundled payment models serve as an entry to value-based care because of the relatively low risk providers take on. While these programs aren't yet proven to be successful, there is enough positive data to support participation.
By Les Masterson • July 17, 2017 -
GE Healthcare, Jefferson Health kick off shared-risk partnership
GE Healthcare and Jefferson Health said the eight-year program could lead to $500 million to $1 billion in efficiencies.
By Les Masterson • July 17, 2017 -
SSM Health continues consolidation trend with CSA purchase
Changes in the Wisconsin payer and provider markets contributed to the move.
By Meg Bryant • July 14, 2017 -
1.2K striking nurses barred from returning to work at Boston hospital
Tufts Medical Center said it will honor a five-day contract with temporary nurses that ends July 17.
By Meg Bryant • July 14, 2017 -
Kaiser Permanente names 13 to new medical school board
The Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine will admit its first students in 2019.
By Meg Bryant • July 14, 2017 -
American Family Care gets $1B investment in urgent care locations
American Family Care is the largest operator of urgent care centers, and the new deal is expected to add another 300 locations.
By Les Masterson • July 14, 2017 -
Iowa hospital unknowingly posts 5,300 patients' data online for nearly 2 years
The breach occurred in May 2015 and was discovered this spring.
By Meg Bryant • July 13, 2017
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