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Lawmakers urge CMS to abandon proposed Medicare billing change
Lawmakers want the CMS to abandon proposed changes to Medicare billing codes they fear will lead to doctors who treat the sickest patients being underpaid.
Senate to clear opioids package this week, next steps unclear
The U.S. House of Representatives and Senate will need to clear up significant differences between their bills before they can send an opioids package to President Donald Trump’s desk.
Telemedicine meets artificial intelligence at bedside
New technologies and devices that meld telemedicine with artificial intelligence and predictive analytics are giving hope for greater care coordination to thousands and potentially millions of people in the healthcare system.
Kaiser Permanente to go carbon neutral by 2020
Kaiser Permanente announced Monday that it has finalized an agreement for a major renewable energy purchase that helps it reach its goal of being carbon neutral by 2020.
Insulin’s steep price leads to deadly rationing
The price of insulin in the U.S. has more than doubled since 2012 alone. That’s put the life-saving hormone out of reach for some people with diabetes. It has left others scrambling for solutions to afford the one thing they need to live.
Zane Burke steps down as Cerner president
Burke, who spearheaded a contract to overhaul the VA’s EHR system, will leave the role Nov. 2. John Peterzalek, who currently works on client relationships for Cerner, will take on Burke’s responsibilities.
HCA head Johnson to retire as Hazen steps up to lead
HCA Healthcare CEO R. Milton Johnson will step down from leading the hospital chain at the end of 2018 and be replaced by current President and Chief Operating Officer Sam Hazen.
Puerto Rico’s slow recovery leaves health system exposed for next major storm
Puerto Rico’s long-term public health challenges after Hurricane Maria have also hindered many providers’ preparations for the current hurricane season, raising concerns over what harm another major storm would wreak to a health system that hasn’t…
Revamping an old hospital in rural Illinois
OSF HealthCare is turning a shuttered hospital into an outpatient center, where providers address not only medical concerns but also social determinants of health.
Data Points: Healthcare tops the polls as midterms loom
The all-important 2018 midterm elections are just two months away. As special elections and primaries this summer have proven, healthcare continues to be a hot-button issue.
