The $12M patient who drove insurance rates higher in Iowa
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) Iowa’s health insurance exchange faces a unique challenge — an individual who has
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Health Care Finance
HHS, States Move To Help Insurers Defray Costs Of Sickest Patients
(By Steven Findlay for Kaiser Health News) As congressional Republicans’ efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act remain
Read MoreSurprise billing legislation passes in Arizona House, requires second Senate vote
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Arizona House legislators approved legislation to combat surprise billing Wednesday, tucson.com reports. Here
Read MoreInsurers meet with Verma to discuss future of cost-sharing reductions: 5 things to know
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Insurers did not receive confirmation the ACA’s cost-sharing reductions would remain intact during
Read MoreCMS requests applications for rural hospital payment program
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS issued a request for hospitals to participate in the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program.
Read MoreUnitedHealth Group’s operating earnings rise 15% in Q1: 6 things to know
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Minnetonka, Minn.-based UnitedHealth Group saw revenue and earnings from operations increase in the first quarter
Read MoreMassachusetts to launch price comparison site for common medical procedures
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Massachusetts is a step closer to rolling out its price comparison web tool
Read MoreHealthcare Providers Are Not Embracing Telehealth
According to a new report from the U.S. Government Accountability office, healthcare providers aren’t embracing telehealth and remote patient monitoring
Read MoreCMS’ 2018 IPPS proposed rule: 9 things to know
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS released its 2018 Medicare Inpatient Prospective Payment System proposed rule on Friday, which increases
Read MoreImproving Reimbursement for Blood and Marrow Transplants
On January 1, 2017, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services enacted a significant policy change improving access to blood
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