Pennsylvania man receives 2 echocardiograms at same hospital — one cost $170, the other $3,101
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) A Pennsylvania man received two echocardiograms at Paoli (Pa.) Hospital: the first diagnosed
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Health Care Finance
AI can save $7 billion in administration costs
By using artificial intelligence to automating certain core administrative functions, U.S. insurers can save $7 billion in total or 10
Read More22% of Americans say cost is an obstacle to healthcare, survey shows
(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) American households continue to struggle with healthcare costs, and most are concerned about
Read MoreCVS-Aetna deal sidesteps one antitrust hurdle: 5 things to know
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) In its attempt to purchase health insurer Aetna for $69 billion, CVS Health has effectively
Read MoreThe reason why you still pay massive bills despite having health insurance coverage
According to a survey by Bankrate.com, close to half of the adults who bought their own coverage, along with 43
Read MoreHumana sues drug manufacturers, alleges price-fixing
(By Julie Spitzer for Becker’s Hospital Review) Humana filed a lawsuit Aug. 3 against nearly 30 pharmaceutical companies, alleging they united to
Read MoreBCBS of Texas to stop reimbursing nonemergent ER visits
(By Julie Spitzer for Becker’s Hospital Review) Starting Aug. 6, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas will no longer
Read MoreAdmission to skilled nursing facilities have declined
According to the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission’s (MedPAC) most recent data book, admissions to skilled nursing facilities have declined in
Read MoreCMS’ final inpatient payment rule for 2019: 9 things to know
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS released its annual Inpatient Prospective Payment System rule Aug. 2, which increases price transparency
Read MoreSenate hosts 3rd hearing on healthcare costs: 5 takeaways
(By Emily Rappleye for Becker’s Hospital Review) A Senate panel tackled administrative spending in healthcare during a hearing July 31, the third
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