Back From The Brink, A Rural Texas Hospital Shines
(By – Sarah Varney, Kaiser Health News) Brad and Sheryl Kott didn’t think much of it seven years ago when
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Cigna Profits As Medicare Softens Penalty Policy
(By – Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News) Cigna will get to keep hundreds of millions of dollars in bonus payments
Read MoreMartha’s Vineyard Man Sentenced for Social Security Fraud and Tax Evasion
(Source – U.S. Department of Justice) An Oak Bluffs man was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Boston for
Read MoreCMS’ Proposed Drug Payment Rule Change Analyzed
In an article posted on morningconsult.com, Caitlin Owens provides an analysis of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ proposed
Read MoreChairman Tiberi Announces Health Subcommittee Hearing on Preserving and Strengthening Medicare
(Source – waysandmeans.house.gov) House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee Chairman Pat Tiberi (R-OH) today announced that the Subcommittee will hold a
Read MoreAnother Perspective on CMS’ Alternate Payment Models
An article posted on BigNewsNetwork.com takes a look at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ proposed new drug reimbursements for doctors
Read MoreCMS releases Skilled Nursing Facility utilization and payment data
(Source – CMS.gov) As part of our efforts to increase the transparency of federal health programs, the Centers for Medicare
Read MoreFAQ: What Are The Penalties For Not Getting Insurance?
(By Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News) If you’re uninsured, you may have questions about possible penalties for not having coverage.
Read MoreN.H., Calif. Seek To Help Consumers Get Details On Health Care Prices
(By – Jordan Rau, Kaiser Health News) Two states are making inroads into revealing some of the biggest secrets of
Read MoreHospital Closures Rattle Small Towns
(By – Sarah Varney, Kaiser Health News) For years, Sybil Ammons was the director of nursing at Stewart County’s only
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