Year after year, nursing homes around the country have failed to prevent bedsores and other infections that can lead to sepsis, an investigation by Kaiser Health News and the Chicago Tribune has found.
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Azar: Expect ‘bold’ risk-based Medicare payment models
HHS Secretary Alex Azar praised the CMS’ recent proposal to require ACOs to take on more risk sooner.
Day 2 of hearings finds Brett Kavanaugh in the hot seat
Pressured by Democrats with Donald Trump on their minds, Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh rejected repeated requests at Wednesday’s Senate confirmation hearing to reveal his views about a president pardoning himself or being forced to testify…
Former Amgen exec VanTrieste to head health system-led generic-drug company
The Utah-based not-for-profit generic-drug company, Civica Rx, will include executives from Catholic Health Initiatives, HCA Healthcare, Intermountain Healthcare, Mayo Clinic, Providence St. Joseph Health, SSM Health and Trinity Health, which…
Maine governor submits Medicaid expansion plan to CMS
Republican Gov. Paul LePage has submitted a state plan amendment to widen access to Medicaid.
Mercy Health and Bon Secours complete merger
The combined system has 43 hospitals, $8 billion in net operating revenue and more than 57,000 employees, including a new leadership team.
Hospitals sue for third time against 340B cuts
Hospitals are trying for a third time to halt HHS’ cuts to Medicare Part B payments to 340B providers with a lawsuit filed Wednesday in a U.S. District Court.
Montana insurer wins lawsuit against feds over unpaid cost-sharing reduction payments
The ruling in favor of Montana Health Co-op is the first to be handed down in a series of insurer lawsuits over unpaid CSRs and marks a major victory for health plans.
AHA launches Center for Health Innovation
The American Hospital Association will share knowledge and resources about population health, costs, performance improvement, innovation capacity and “emerging issues.”
Congress considers home health bill for pediatric care
Rick Merrill, CEO of Cook Children’s Health Care System, urged lawmakers during a hearing to pass a law that will make it easier to coordinate care for children battling serious illnesses.
