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Patient Advocacy Groups Take In Millions From Drugmakers. Is There A Payback?
KHN launches 'Pre$cription for Power,' a groundbreaking database to expose Big Pharma's ties to patient groups.
Strategy
House Democrat introduces bill to completely eliminate HHS's new Conscience Rights Division
Finance
Idaho Blue Cross Jumps Into Controversial Market For Plans That Bypass ACA Rules
The decision ups the ante for HHS Secretary Alex Azar. Will he use his authority to compel Idaho to follow...
Clinical Care
Treating Domestic Violence As A Medical Problem
More doctors now screen their patients for signs of abuse and more agencies place victims' advocates inside health centers. Education...
Strategy
Despite Prod By ACA, Tax-Exempt Hospitals Slow To Expand Community Benefits
The Affordable Care Act was trying to spur more spending on broader community initiatives, which have remained below 1% of...
Strategy
SSM Health Finalizes Acquisition of Catholic Health System, Clinic in Wisconsin
The St. Louis-based health system picks up four hospitals, eight post-acute care centers, and dozens of other facilities, continuing a...
Clinical Care
Feds ID $4.4B in Misspent Money in 2017
The Department of Health and Human Services? Office of the Inspector General serves up a year-end review of its greatest...
Finance
Cities, Counties, and Schools Sidestep FDA Canadian Drug Crackdown, Saving Millions
While the nation grapples with soaring prices of drugs, dozens of cities, counties and school districts across the country have...
Strategy
Hospitals With History Get A Second Life
The trend of converting hospitals to new uses has accelerated as real estate values have soared in many U.S. cities....