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Hospital groups are warning that CMS’ plan to institute site-neutral payments could lead to access problems and cancelled services—and the change may not be within their authority to make, anyway. 

Hospital groups are warning that CMS’ plan to institute site-neutral payments could lead to access problems and cancelled services—and the change may not be within their authority to make, anyway. 

How much damage does a single healthcare data breach cause? Consider who was attacked, when and how, says a new study by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital.

How much damage does a single healthcare data breach cause? Consider who was attacked, when and how, says a new study by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital.

While well-intentioned, the Right to Try law could create opportunities for hucksters and snake-oil salesmen to prey on those who are vulnerable. As the Food and Drug Administration develops its protocols for right-to-try, the agency must ensure that p…

The governor created a bipartisan work group to determine how to design a potential program. The announcement came as Maryland’s ACA rates dropped 13% thanks to the state’s reinsurance program.

Next Generation ACOs are teaming up to ensure that the model stays in place for the long term and continues to evolve. 

A new study by the Health Care Cost Institute shows covered and out-of-pocket costs have diverged over the last decade.

Every day, more providers are integrating telehealth services for their patients. But without clarity over how payers will reimburse those services, the only people who can really take advantage are the ones who can pay out of pocket, a panel of health…

While nonprofit health systems are doing more than ever to run efficiently, it’s getting harder for them to make money. That’s according to a new report from Fitch Ratings, which said it’s maintaining a negative outlook for the sector based on its eval…