Clears Second Hurdle
After a 27-hour session, the House Energy and Commerce Committee approved the bill to repeal Obamacare. Read article here… Notice:
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Legislative Update
First Hurdle Cleared
The House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee approved the Republican’s bill to begin to repeal Obamacare. Read article here…
Read MoreCMS moves forward with RAC program expansion
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS is expanding Medicare’s Recovery Audit Contractor program to Medicare Advantage, as required
Read MoreCMS allows states to extend non-ACA-compliant plans through 2018
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS issued an insurance standards bulletin Thursday, which gives another extension to non-ACA-compliant
Read MoreInpatient or Outpatient? Be Aware of Getting Mooned!
The concept of a Medicare Outpatient Observation Notice (MOON) is something that many beneficiaries may not be aware of, but
Read MoreKaiser Health News: Health Law’s 10 Essential Benefits: A Look At What’s At Risk In GOP Overhaul
(By Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News) As Republicans look at ways to replace or repair the health law, many suggest
Read MoreCMS delays certain CJR program changes
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS has delayed the effective date for certain technical changes to the Comprehensive
Read MoreNew Rules Try To Shore Up Individual Health Insurance Market In 2018
(By Julie Rovner for Kaiser Health News) While Congress continues to struggle with how to “repeal and replace” the Affordable
Read MoreSenate unanimously confirms David Shulkin to head VA
(By Stephanie Simon for STAT) WASHINGTON — The Senate on Monday easily confirmed physician David Shulkin to be secretary of
Read MoreNew Federal Rules Will Require Home Health Agencies To Do Much More For Patients
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) Home health agencies will be required to become more responsive to patients and
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