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Sen. Heitkamp: Opioid epidemic poses unique challenges for rural providers
In North Dakota, around 50% of residents live in rural areas. As someone who represents a largely rural state, I recognize that these areas, across the country, face unique healthcare challenges due to their isolated locations.
Rep. Peters: Bipartisan process needed to fix insurance markets
The Affordable Care Act was not perfect — nor was it intended to be that way. Everyone should welcome the opportunity to make necessary adjustments to the framework of our current system. When we do, the fixes must be bipartisan.
Q&A with Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital CEO on expansion, public health
Like its namesake, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital isn’t satisfied standing pat. The Hollywood, Fla., hospital is adding floors and has been pushing northward, expanding its services to Palm Beach County. New CEO Caitlin Beck Stella talks about the…
Medicaid blues: Hospitals, insurers wage political battle over managed-care dollars
Medicaid, the 50-year-old federal-state health coverage plan for the poor, has devolved into a political inter-industry feud in the impoverished Mississippi Delta. What does the fight foretell about the Medicaid industry and how it treats the…
Commentary: Culturally competent care can help African American mental illness stigma
To reduce the stigma of mental illness among African-Americans, professor Ruth C. White urges a two-pronged approach: focus on changing perceptions and making culturally competent care more accessible.
Rep. Upton: Cures Act is delivering on promises to advance research
While the 21st Century Cures Act was put into law in late 2016, lawmakers have only begun to see what the initiative can do to advance cutting-edge healthcare and promote the nation’s overall health.
The 115th Congress on the State of Healthcare
Modern Healthcare’s 115th Congress on the State of Healthcare is a featured collection of commentaries from lawmakers and healthcare organization leaders.
Final opioids deal hits a snag with IMDs, privacy provisions
Negotiations over the final bicameral opioids package are snagged on controversial provisions, and a final agreement could get delayed through the weekend.
Mergers yield minimal supply chain savings
Many providers cite savings on services and supply chain as a sizable factor driving their mergers and acquisitions. But a new paper shows bundling purchases and standardization don’t save as much as they think.
Maryland reinsurance program helps lower 2019 individual premiums
Maryland joins several states that have implemented reinsurance programs to help stabilize their individual insurance markets in the face of rising premiums and shifting market rules.
