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Haven rolls out health plan pilot for some employees
One pilot is being offered to about 30,000 JP Morgan Chase employees in Ohio and Arizona.
CMS releases final site neutral and other payment rules
While the site neutral rule goes against court order, as does one on cuts for 340B payments, CMS said it is evaluating an option to appeal.
California AG denies Adventist\West and St. Joseph affiliation
The health systems had proposed forming a joint operating company to manage hospitals in six counties.
California AG denies Adventist\West and St. Joseph affiliation
The health systems had proposed forming a joint operating company to manage hospitals in six counties.
CMS updates payment rule for new kidney drugs
The rule also promotes competition and innovation in durable medical equipment by setting Medicare payment for new items based on commercial pricing data.
CONNECT for Health Act gets provider, HIMSS support
The bill has bipartisan support to lift restrictions on Medicare coverage for telehealth.
CMS will pay $1.9 billion to hospitals in value-based payments for inpatient care
Over 55% of hospitals will receive higher Medicare payments under the Hospital Value-Based Purchasing Program.
Self-funded employers are playing an increasing role in taking on the status quo to lower costs
The insurance industry will remain but the traditional PPO is beginning to come to an end as costs are outstripping inflation and wages, CEO says.
Kaiser, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield plans among big winners of cost sharing reduction payments
In total, Affordable Care Act insurers in class action lawsuit will receive over $1.5 billion in damages from 2017 and 2018.
Operational efficiencies saved hospitals from further earnings decline
