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Reimbursement
Healthcare groups prod Congress to stop CMS' payment cuts
Healthcare groups prod Congress to stop CMS' payment cuts
Revenue Cycle Management
The transactional revenue cycle no longer works: Here's what does
The transactional revenue cycle no longer works: Here's what does
Strategic Planning
Q&A with Geisinger CEO and president Dr. Jaewon Ryu, who will be CEO of the new Risant Health
Q&A with Geisinger CEO and president Dr. Jaewon Ryu
Capital Finance
Cash shortages plague hospitals but there are signs of improvement ahead
Cash shortages plague hospitals
Supply Chain
HIMSSCast: Embrace technology to replace the mundane tasks
HIMSSCast: Embrace technology to replace the mundane tasks
Accounting & Financial Management
Optum growth fuels strong quarter for UnitedHealth Group
Optum growth fuels strong quarter for UnitedHealth Group
Budgeting
Insurers likely to pay $1.1 billion in rebates this fall
Insurers likely to pay $1.1 billion in rebates this fall
Quality and Safety
U.S. News revises 'Best Hospitals' methodology in wake of backlash
U.S. News revises 'Best Hospitals' methodology in wake of backlash
Billing and Collections
Paying for healthcare creates mental and financial health concerns
Paying for care creates mental, financial concerns
Claims Processing
94% of physicians report care delays due to prior authorization, AMA says
94% of physicians report care delays due to prior authorization, AMA says
Workforce
AMA pushes to end noncompete clauses in physician contracts
AMA pushes to end noncompete clauses
Operations
Sola launches in growing employer self-funded health plan market
Sola launches in growing self-funded health plan market
Medical Devices
Humana teams with durable medical equipment organizations on home care
Humana teams with DME orgs on home care
Hospital/physician relations
Physicians would rather leave than work for Envision, doctor says
Physicians would rather leave than work for Envision, doctor says
Construction & Facilities Management
Providence announces $712 million expansion in southern California 
Providence announces $712M expansion in southern California 
Compliance & Legal
Florida men plead guilty to $67 million Medicare fraud scheme
Florida men plead guilty to $67 million Medicare fraud scheme
Policy and Legislation
CMS expanding Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program
CMS expanding Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program
Community Benefit
AMA and others launch collective call for health equity in Rise to Health
AMA and others launch collective call for health equity
Accountable Care
CMS is testing new primary care model
CMS is testing new primary care model
Acute Care
A cyberattack is partly to blame for St. Margaret's Health closing all operations
A cyberattack is partly to blame for St. Margaret's Health closing all operations
Ambulatory Care
Hospitals face direct competition from the 'retailization' of healthcare
Hospitals face direct competition from the 'retailization' of healthcare
Analytics
Top Stories: Patient information exposed in PharMerica breach
Top Stories: Patient information exposed in PharMerica breach
Business Intelligence
Healthcare job cuts increase 97% from 2022
Healthcare job cuts increase 97% from 2022
ICD-10 & Coding
Physician practices examine risk adjustment coding in wake of federal lawsuits
Practices keeping close watch on risk adjustment coding
Meaningful Use
CMS overhauls meaningful use EHR program, renames it 'Promoting Interoperability'
CMS overhauls meaningful use as 'Promoting Interoperability'
Medicare & Medicaid
Significant differences uncovered between MA, FFS enrollees
Significant differences uncovered between MA, FFS enrollees
Patient Engagement
Commercial health plan member satisfaction declining in key areas
Commercial health plan member satisfaction declining
Pharmacy
Pharmacy leaders meet with White House on Medicare prescription drug benefits
Pharmacy leaders meet with White House on Rx drug benefits
Population Health
One in four skip wellness appointments, regular checkups
One in four adults skip wellness appointments, regular checkups
Risk Management
UPMC for You partners to offer Medicaid redetermination coverage in laundromats
UPMC for You offers Medicaid redetermination coverage in laundromats
Telehealth
Telehealth linked to fewer in-person follow-up visits
Telehealth linked to fewer in-person follow-up visits
Mergers & Acquisitions
M&A activity returning to pre-pandemic levels
M&A activity returning to pre-pandemic levels
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Policy and Legislation

White House in the evening
Jul 19 | Jeff Lagasse
Pharmacy leaders meet with White House on Medicare prescription drug benefits
The administration wants to educate consumers about the new Medicare prescription drug benefits under the…
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AMGA and the AHA said the proposed cuts would hinder the ability of multispecialty medical groups to provide high-quality care to their patients.
Jul 18 | Jeff Lagasse
Healthcare groups prod Congress to stop CMS' payment cuts
AMGA and the AHA said the proposed cuts would hinder the ability of multispecialty medical groups to provide high-quality care to…
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Hands holding syringe and vial
Jul 18 | Jeff Lagasse
CMS expanding Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program
CMS is also proposing to simplify the current performance-based payment structure for MDPP.
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Person at a window
Jul 14 | Jeff Lagasse
Behavioral health access targeted in CMS proposals
CMS is proposing to update OPPS payment rates for CY 2024 for hospitals that meet applicable quality reporting requirements by 2.8%.
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Healthcare professionals walk through a hospital corridor
Jul 14 | Jeff Lagasse
Payment rate reduced by 1.25% in CMS proposed physician payment rule
CMS is also proposing increases in payment for many visit services, such as primary care, and changes impacting cancer…
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Person standing, holding a baby
Jul 13 | Jeff Lagasse
HHS issues proposed rule to improve childcare access
The rule would cap copayments for all families to no more than 7% of their income, along with other measures.
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The U.S. Capitol
Jul 12 | Jeff Lagasse
AHA asks Senate for more emergency preparedness funds
The hospital group is proposing the Senate at least double the $385 million in annual funding for the HPP from 2024 through 2029.
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Papers crossing a judge's bench
Jul 10 | Jeff Lagasse
NAHC sues Medicare to preserve home health service benefit
The lawsuit argues that Medicare is required to institute the payment model changes in a budget neutral manner.
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Couple with bills
Jul 07 | Jeff Lagasse
HHS proposed rule targets 'junk' health insurance plans
Non-comprehensive coverage, HHS says, can be harmful to low-income individuals and people with significant healthcare needs.
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A home physical therapy session
Jul 06 | Jeff Lagasse
Medicare Advantage quality bonus program failing to meet objectives, report finds
The concern is that the QBP overpays MA organizations and does not encourage quality improvement or help…
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