Survey: Less than half of Americans think opioid addiction is treatable
(By Brian Zimmerman for Becker’s Hospital Review) Just 47 percent of Americans think opioid addiction is treatable, according to preliminary
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CMS releases OPPS proposed rule for 2018: 9 things to know
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS has released its 2018 Medicare Outpatient Prospective Payment System proposed rule, which
Read More5 proposed changes to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule in 2018
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS issued its update to the 2018 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule on Thursday,
Read MoreThese are the most Googled medical issues by state
(By Alyssa Rege for Becker’s Hospital Review) Diabetes, asthma and arthritis are some of the most-searched health conditions by U.S.
Read MoreWhy primary care physicians leave rural healthcare: 5 things to know
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) Despite the drastic amount of money and effort poured into expanding primary care
Read MoreFeds announce largest-ever crackdown on opioid-related health care fraud
(By David Armstrong for STAT) Federal law enforcement agencies announced Thursday what they called “the largest opioid-related fraud takedown in
Read MoreMedicare’s Financial Outlook Slightly Improved, Trustees Say
(By Phil Galewitz for Kaiser Health News) The Trump administration said Thursday that the financial outlook for Medicare’s hospital insurance
Read MoreGOP Seeks To Sweeten Health Savings Account Deals. Will Consumers Bite?
(By Michelle Andrews for Kaiser Health News) A growing number of employers are offering workers insurance that links to health savings
Read MoreHumana, Oscar Health to pilot small business health plan
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) New York City-based Oscar Health and Louisville, Ky.-based Humana will offer small employer health plans
Read MoreDelaware to rebid Medicaid contracts, move 80% of spending to value-based models
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Delaware is rebidding its Diamond State Health Plan and Diamond State Health Plan
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