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Clinical Care
Federal Judge Vacates 'Conscience Rule'
Trump administration's healthcare agenda delivered another setback in court.
Innovation
CMS Contest Gets Real About Artificial Intelligence
Six hospitals and health systems are among the 25 participants selected to participate in a $1.65 million challenge to use...
Clinical Care
Medicare Fraud Carries Heavy Price Tag for Scammed Patients
Medicare patients treated by clinicians who are later banned for fraud and abuse are 14% to 17% more likely to...
Strategy
Verma Takes Heat at House Hearing on ACA 'Sabotage'
House oversight subcommittee doesn't hold back with criticism of CMS administrator.
Clinical Care
Older Americans Wary of Telemedicine
In a new poll, most adults ages 50-80 expressed concerns about the quality of care that comes with remote provider...
Charges Brought Against 34 Suspects in $258M Multistate Fraud Schemes
Federal prosecutors arrest suspects in three states in various alleged schemes to defraud Medicare, Medicaid, employee health plans, and private...
Convicted Florida Health Care Exec Gets 20 Year Prison Term for $1.3B Fraud Scheme
Philip Esformes of Miami Beach ran the largest healthcare fraud scheme ever charged by DOJ.
Clinical Care
Docs Complain to Congress About Prior Authorization Hurdles
Physicians say prior authorization creates undue time burden and administrative costs.
US Obesity Rates Reach Historic Highs
Report calls for sugary drink taxes, expanded nutrition programs and encourages physical activity to address this health crisis.
Clinical Care
ER Redo: As Rural Hospital Closes, Emergency Care Is On The Blink With Fate Uncertain
The loss of the longtime hospital in Fort Scott, Kan., forces trauma patients to deal with changing services and expectations.
Innovation
Is IPPS Obsolete?
The inpatient prospective payment system provides for a new technology add-on payment, but it is vital for hospitals to understand...
Providers Pan Trump Administration Final Rule on Public Charge
The 837-page expanded public charge rule limits who can get or keep a green card based on their use of...