About 1,800 unionized nurses at Vermont’s largest hospital launched a two-day strike Thursday following unsuccessful contract negotiations, but hospital officials say operations continued with little disruption for patients.
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CMS proposes to overhaul Medicare billing standards, pay for telehealth
In a sweeping rule, the CMS is taking multiple steps to reduce documentation requirements on doctors and to pay them for telehealth visits.
Mass. AG warns proposed Beth Israel-Lahey merger may increase costs, impede access
Massachusetts’ Attorney General is heightening scrutiny over the proposed merger between Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Lahey Health, telling the commission reviewing the deal that she’s concerned it would raise healthcare costs and impede…
House panel approves HSA expansion package that also takes aim at Obamacare taxes
An expansive HSA-focused package of bills passed the House Ways and Means Committee largely along party lines following a two-day hearing.
New law may be necessary for Medicaid mandatory work requirements, White House says
A White House report suggests that Congress may need to pass a new law compelling Medicaid enrollees to work, as it has found evidence that some beneficiaries choose to work very little or not at all.
Cleveland Clinic announces collaboration with medical group in China
Cleveland Clinic said it has formed a strategic collaboration with a medical group in China to bring value-based, patient-centered health care to Shanghai New Hong Qiao International Medical Center.
InTouch Health to bring telehealth to Rite Aid pharmacies
InTouch Health, which makes a telehealth platform, will develop software for kiosks in Rite Aid pharmacies, with the hope that the virtual care will improve access.
FDA to more aggressively tackle disruptive drug shortages
The Food and Drug Administration is forming a task force to find ways to improve the supply of crucial drugs. It’s a new approach for the drug regulator, which has no control over companies.
Foxconn, Advocate Aurora launch data-driven health venture
Foxconn and the newly formed Advocate Aurora Health announced Thursday they will partner to use technology to gather Foxconn employees’ data to lower their healthcare costs and improve their health. If it works, they plan to expand the venture.
CMS proposes $190 million raise for dialysis centers
The CMS is proposing a $190 million raise for dialysis centers. It is also looking to tweak how it buys durable medical equipment so it can better access the products.
