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Henry Ford Hospital, GM ink direct contract for employee coverage
The Detroit legacy institutions announced the agreement to create GM’s new “ConnectedCare” plan option on Monday that would bypass traditional insurers and allow the health system to deliver both healthcare management and wellness services to salaried …
Report: Wisdom tooth surgery increases risk for long-term use of opioids
Looking at an national database of employer-based insurance plans, researchers warn opioid drug prescriptions associated with the common dental procedure may be leading to long-term use among young people.
Prime Healthcare Services and CEO settle upcoding case for $65M
Prime Healthcare and its CEO agreed to pay $65 million to settle allegations that 14 of its California hospitals admitted patients for inpatient care who actually required less costly outpatient care.
Altarum: Growth in spending on privately insured patients outpacing Medicaid, Medicare
A new analysis from the Altarum Institute found that spending and price growth among the privately insured sped up in 2017 and the first half of 2018 compared to public payers. It’s a reversal from prior trends when private spending growth was near or …
Maryland health regulator expands hospital price transparency efforts
The Maryland Health Care Commission expanded its price transparency initiative with hospital cost comparison tools to inform consumers about large differences in price and quality—and push hospitals to examine their costs.
Maryland health regulator expands hospital price transparency efforts
The Maryland Health Care Commission expanded its price transparency initiative with hospital cost comparison tools to inform consumers about large differences in price and quality—and push hospitals to examine their costs.
Hospital groups vow to continue legal fight after losing challenge to 340B payment cuts
Groups including the American Hospital Association were part of an effort to fight 340B payment cuts pushed by the Trump Administration. They said they plan to continue their legal challenge.
L.A. Care Health Plan is committing $31M to recruit primary care doctors
Publicly operated L.A. Care Health Plan has a new strategy in addressing a primary care physician shortage in Los Angeles. The insurer will commit $31 million to recruit doctors, putting money toward overcoming the financial hurdles that keep physician…
OIG: HHS needs to recoup $341K for former HHS Secretary Tom Price’s improper travel spending
The Department of Health and Human Services did not comply with federal regulations when it came to former HHS Secretary Tom Price’s government-related travel, according to an audit released on Friday. Here are the details.
Seema Verma defends cuts to ACA Navigator program, commitment to states’ ‘flexibility’
During a 30-minute Q&A session with reporters on Thursday morning, the CMS administrator also said states should continue to expect “flexibility” despite a Kentucky court ruling limiting its Medicaid work requirements rules.
