New York State Wants Its Prescription Drug Money Back — Or Else
(By Julie Appleby for Kaiser Health News) New York Medicaid regulators aim to use the threat of imposing increased scrutiny of
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CMS seeks 1,000 more physician practices for CPC+ expansion: 5 things to know
(By Emily Rappleye for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS is offering another opportunity for payers and practices to join the Comprehensive
Read MoreIs ‘Internet Addiction’ Real?
(By Lesley McClurg for NPR) When her youngest daughter, Naomi, was in middle school, Ellen watched the teen disappear behind
Read MoreCalifornia Bill Addresses Safety Concerns At Dialysis Clinics
(By Anna Gorman for Kaiser Health News) Saying they are concerned about safety in California’s dialysis clinics, a coalition of
Read MoreCMS further delays major bundled payment initiatives: 4 things to know
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS issued a final rule Thursday that further delays implementation of cardiac care bundled payment
Read MoreWomen Opt To Skip Pelvic Exams When Told They Have Little Benefit
(By Patti Neighmond for NPR) This is a story about conflicting medical advice. One group of doctors, represented by the
Read MoreCalifornia To Pay About $1.3 Billion For Medicaid Expansion In First Year Of State Contributions
(By Emily Bazar for California Healthline) California will contribute about $1.3 billion to its Medi-Cal expansion this year, a new
Read MoreWhat’s Good for Your Body Seems to be Good for Your Brain,
Scientists generally agree if you want to reduce your risk for dementia, you should start by adopting a healthful lifestyle.
Read MoreOmnicare to pay $8M to settle false claims allegations in 28 states
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) Omnicare, a pharmacy services provider owned by Woonsocket, R.I.-based CVS Health, has agreed
Read MoreCommon Lead Test Can Give False Results, FDA Warns
(By Nell Greenfield Boyce for NPR) Common blood tests for lead can give falsely-low results in certain cases, according to
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