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Republicans agree Obamacare suit should head to appeal
The Republican state attorneys general challenging the Affordable Care Act urged a federal judge in Texas to let Democrats immediately appeal his ruling striking down the law.
CMS approves Medicaid work waivers in Michigan and Maine
The CMS Friday approved Medicaid work requirement waivers for Michigan and…
Death rates for heart failure, pneumonia rise as readmissions targeted
A new study found death rates rose slightly among heart failure and pneumonia patients at hospitals participating in CMS’ readmissions reduction program. This is the second study to find this correlation.
Healthcare stocks continue to slide on ACA ruling, broader downturn
Health insurance and hospital stocks haven’t rebounded following the Affordable Care Act ruling. Analysts think they’re getting swept up in the broader market downturn, but may also be seen as riskier bets.
Most NextGen ACOs won bonuses for Medicare cost savings in 2017
Medicare Next Generation accountable care organizations produced $129 million in savings for the CMS in 2017 while earning an average of $3.3 million each in bonuses for beating cost targets and meeting quality benchmarks, the CMS
Groups pay medical debts for nearly 10,000 in Michigan
Thousands of people in Michigan are getting a special gift this season: Their medical bills are being forgiven.
CHI and Dignity Health delay closing of merger
The Chicago-based not-for-profit system would have 140 hospitals, 150,000 employees, nearly $30 billion in revenue and more than 700 care sites across 21 states, including 30 hospitals in California.
CMS finalizes rule forcing Medicare ACOs to take on risk sooner
Under the redesigned program, ACOs can choose to participate in either the basic or enhanced track, and they will have to take on risk sooner or be booted out of the program.
Report: U.S. fails in funding healthcare for Native Americans
The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights says that funding levels for Native American tribes are woefully inadequate despite the federal government’s responsibility to provide for education, public safety and healthcare.
UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Humana behind group pushing Medicare Advantage
A group gaining influence in Washington as a champion for Medicare beneficiaries is bankrolled by major health insurance companies that are trying to cash in on Medicare Advantage.
