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Finance
University of Michigan Health-West CFO Chris Kurtz Discusses The IPPS Final Rule Kurtz says inflation has been 'devastating, to say the least,' for the hospital.
Revenue Cycle
The Useful 5: Regulatory Roundup for Rev Cycle LeadersHealthLeaders' regulatory round up series highlights five essential governing updates that cover every aspect of the revenue cycle that leaders...
Technology
Healthcare Coalition Asks HHS for More Support as Information Blocking Rules LoomHHS has been criticized for inadequate help with complex regulations that will take effect in October
Strategy
Union-backed Investors File SEC Complaint Against HCA HealthcareHCA denies the allegations and calls the new complaint 'a rehash of claims this group purported in 2020.'
Pharma
Congress Urges Action Against Pharma 340B ViolatorsLawmakers seek "steep financial fines" for biopharmas not supplying discounted medicines as required by 340B.
Telehealth
Vermont Amends Assisted Suicide Law to Include TelemedicineThe state is one of 10 and Washington DC that allow patients with a terminal illness to request help in...
Finance
AMA Wants DOJ, FTC to Modernize Antitrust Laws for MergersThe AMA is worried that without enough competition in the space, health insurer monopsonists won't have any incentives to pass...
Clinical Care
Mandatory Hospital Sepsis Protocols Save Thousands of LivesNew York hospitals must report sepsis-related data to the state Department of Health.
Technology
ONC Chief Defends Health IT Investment Despite Cost of Ownership ConcernsIn the second of a two-part interview, Micky Tripathi points to resources to optimize best practices, but says the ONC...
Technology
ONC Chief Lists Security as His Biggest Current ChallengeIn a two-part interview, Micky Tripathi, the head of the Health and Human Services Department's Office of the National Coordinator...
Payer
Predicting How Plans Should Prepare After CMS Final Rate AnnouncementCMS' final 2023 Rate Announcement included risk adjustment and health equity surprises.
Technology
New Florida Law OKs Prescribing Most Controlled Substances By TelemedicineThe new law allows providers to use telemedicine to prescribe most controlled substances, as long as they meet federal guidelines....