What every state stands to gain or lose under Graham-Cassidy, according to CMS
(By Leo Vartorella for Becker’s Hospital Review) The Graham-Cassidy healthcare proposal would roll back Medicaid expansion and federal premium subsidies,
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Overshadowed by Obamacare debate, payments to safety net hospitals at risk of expiring
(By Max Blau for STAT) ATLANTA — Drive around this city long enough, and you’ll see the billboards that have
Read MoreHHS hints at major changes to Medicare that could mean higher costs for patients
(By Erin Mershon for STAT) WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is signaling it will pursue significant changes to Medicare that
Read MoreTo Wage War On Superbugs, FDA Clears Way For Scope With A Disposable Piece
(By Chad Terhune for California Healthline produced by Kaiser Health News) Seeking to prevent superbug outbreaks, federal health officials said
Read MoreNarrow Networks Get Even Tighter When Shopping For Mental Health Specialists
(By Michelle Andrews for Kaiser Health News) If you’ve got a plan offered on the federal health law’s insurance marketplace
Read MoreHHS ups reimbursement to 110% of Medicare for hospitals treating patients affected by Hurricane Irma
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) For the first time since an earthquake devastated Haiti in 2010, HHS activated a national
Read MoreAlnylam’s rare disease drug shines in trial, paving way for a brand-new class of medicines
(By Adam Feuerstein for STAT) The age of RNA interference drugs has arrived. Alnylam Pharmaceuticals announced positive results Wednesday from
Read MoreHow Much Can You Expect to Pay for Health Care in Retirement
Kimberly Lankford, Contributing Editor for Kiplinger, answers a reader’s question on how much can they expect to pay for health
Read MoreCMS survey seeks input on ‘new direction’ for innovation center
(By Julie Spitzer for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS issued an informal request for information seeking feedback on what it calls
Read MoreHealth Savings Account Distribution Questions Answered
With Health Savings Accounts becoming more popular than ever before; the attached article answers eight of the most common questions asked
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