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Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, other insurers are running billions behind in payments to hospitals, doctors
Anthem Blue Cross, the country's second-biggest health insurance company, is behind on billions of dollars in payments owed to hospitals and doctors because of onerous new reimbursement rules,... Read More
Supreme Court upholds ACA in 7-2 decision, leaving intact landmark US health law during pandemic
The Supreme Court on Thursday issued an opinion upholding the Affordable Care Act by a 7-2 vote, allowing millions to keep their insurance coverage amid the coronavirus pandemic. In the decision, the... Read More
Empowered doctors, staff foster low medical practice burnout, poll finds
Dive Brief: A new study in Health Affairs found a correlation between lack of burnout and the overall cultural health and resiliency of medical practices. Researchers surveyed 715 medical practices... Read More
Senate acts to push back 2% Medicare sequester to year’s end
What's the news: The U.S. Senate voted 90–2 in favor of an agreement reached by Majority Leader Charles Schumer and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell to extend the 2% Medicare sequester moratorium that... Read More
As Medicare sequester cut extension deadline looms, AHA urges Senate to act
Dive Brief: A House bill passed Friday that would extend the pause on Medicare sequester cuts through December still awaits Senate action, with a looming March 31 deadline before the cuts go back... Read More
Provider-friendly surprise billing fix, more funds for hospitals in year-end spending bill
If passed, the massive package includes another round of direct payments to individuals, loans for small businesses and enhanced unemployment benefits. It doesn't include liability protections for... Read More
Cleveland first responders at lower risk of contracting COVID-19 with PPE use, MetroHealth study finds
The seven-week study surveilled 300 first responders from Cleveland EMS and fire services. CLEVELAND — A new study out from The MetroHealth System shows that masks and personal protective equipment... Read More
Healthiest Award: Healthy culture is crucial for a healthy workplace
While specific benefits and special programs can help ensure a healthy workforce, the COVID-19 pandemic has shown that having a healthy culture is crucial to helping organizations and their employees... Read More
CMS Releases Medicaid and CHIP Enrollment Trends Snapshot Showing COVID-19 Impact on Enrollment
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its first monthly Medicaid and CHIP Enrollment Trends Snapshot today. This new summary report captures impacts of the coronavirus disease... Read More
CMS to Expand Successful Ambulance Program Integrity Payment Model Nationwide
Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that it will expand the Medicare Prior Authorization Model for Repetitive, Scheduled Non-Emergent Ambulance Transport (RSNAT)... Read More
