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The Roundup: The 10 most popular healthcare stories from last week
Last week’s most popular healthcare stories were packed with policy news. The CMS worked through the July 4th week, making changes to several payment programs. Meanwhile, other providers are amping up the push for value-based care, and the Trump…
Azar promises a 340B pricing rule will come, despite delays
HHS is planning a new rule to set ceiling prices for the 340B drug discount program, despite many delays to implement an earlier rule on the issue.
Providers could rejoin Roe v. Wade debate as Trump picks a new Supreme Court justice
The mainstream medical community has avoided engaging in the abortion debate in the years since Roe v. Wade, but it still holds a key role in future fights.
Insurers likely to expand ACA exchange participation
More insurers are expected to offer individual health plans on more Affordable Care Act exchanges for 2019. The big question is whether they will expand into rural counties.
CMS risk-adjustment payment freeze to hit high-cost insurers hardest
The CMS’ suspension of the ACA’s risk-adjustment payments will hit large insurers the hardest, but the timing and rollout has drawn sharp condemnation for causing more individual market turmoil for 2019.
Trump administration freezes risk adjustment payments
The Trump administration is halting billions of dollars of payments to insurers under the Affordable Care Act’s risk-adjustment program, a move that further disrupts the insurance market and could lead to more premium increases next year.
Catering to the elderly in the ED
St. Joseph’s University Medical Center has received Level 1 accreditation from the American College of Emergency Physicians for its geriatric emergency department. Elderly patients can expect to be treated by specially trained clinicians.
Q&A with Adventist Health Castle CEO Kathy Raethel on Hawaii’s unique healthcare needs
Adventist Health Castle in Kailua is the only healthcare organization in Hawaii to receive the Malcolm Baldrige award. Kathy Raethel has been its CEO since 2011.
DOJ’s rescission of affirmative action policies creates uncertainty for medical schools
Some medical school leaders worry that minorities will be deterred from pursuing postsecondary degrees.
Children’s hospital brings the playground to its patients
Erlanger Children’s Hospital Outpatient Center will be outfitted with some unusual accessories — full-size trucks.
