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Anthem's ER Policy: HHS Response Leaves Senator Unsatisfied

A lawmaker behind the 'prudent layperson' standard has been pressing HHS, DOL, and CMS for progress reports on what he...

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HHS seeks healthcare innovators for summit

HHS Seeks Innovation Experts for Summit

Government's latest foray into innovation will explore transformation and investment landscape.

3 Ways Providers can Improve Healthcare Access in Rural Areas

Rural healthcare providers can pursue multifaceted strategies to improve care availability, accessibility, and affordability.

Successful Medical Staff Services Departments Have Five Things in Common

Key KPIs to help new leaders assess current state, set goals

Can Nurses Look Forward to Needle-Free Blood Draws?

Needles are a workplace hazard for nurses. New needleless technology may help improve RN safety and patient experience.

Nonprofit Operating Margins Struggle Despite Strong Balance Sheets

Operating margins remain under significant financial pressure as the entire sector responds to ongoing stress, according to a new report...

Why These 9 Groups Want CMS to Limit Medicare ACO Changes

The organizations pushed for two edits, in particular, in a letter to CMS Administrator Seema Verma.

Hospital Tax Exemption Upheld in Illinois, Reassuring Nonprofits Nationwide

An Illinois law on tax exemptions for nonprofit hospitals was upheld by the state's high court, and hospital advocates there...

As States Try To Rein In Drug Spending, Feds Slap Down One Bold Medicaid Move

Massachusetts wanted to negotiate prices for about 1% of the highest-priced drugs and stop covering some of them. CMS rejected...

Proposed Rule Would Eliminate ASC Transfer Agreement Requirements

Ambulatory surgery centers would no longer be required to have a written transfer agreement with a hospital or ensure that...

Boston Hospitals Pay $1M in HIPAA Settlements Over TV Series Filming

The circumstances in which a provider may lawfully disclose a patient's protected health information to the media without the patient's...

Michigan Physician Running for Congress to Preserve ACA, VBC

Matt Longjohn, MD, frustrated by the Republican attempts to repeal-and-replace the ACA last year, is running for Michigan's 6th congressional...

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Opinion: Evidence mounts that Medicaid work requirements don't achieve savings, boost employment

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Opinion: Iowa Medicaid director again dodges questions about his $5 billion program

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Lessons From Florence: Set Up Advance HIE Connections

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5,000 Medicare patients shut out from Austin Regional Clinic

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