The California Consumer Privacy Act, much like the EU’s GDPR, gives consumers new rights related to their personal data. Healthcare organizations now need to figure out how the law applies to them.
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California law introduces new data concerns for healthcare organizations
The California Consumer Privacy Act, much like the EU’s GDPR, gives consumers new rights related to their personal data. Healthcare organizations now need to figure out how the law applies to them.
Kentucky announces benefit cuts following Medicaid ruling
Gov. Matt Bevin’s administration is cutting dental and vision coverage for nearly a half-million Kentuckians after his Medicaid overhaul plan was rejected in court.
New York’s top court defends city’s flu vaccine mandate for children
The state’s highest court said New York City health officials can mandate annual flu vaccines for children in city-regulated day care and preschool, reversing lower court rulings.
CMS to test Medicare Advantage as alternative payment model under MACRA
The CMS wants to allow doctors in Medicare Advantage plans to be considered part of alternative payment models under MACRA and therefore get credit for their efforts to improve quality and contain costs. Clinicians say they’re already taking on risk…
Tenet stock dips following Jefferies downgrade
Jefferies downgraded Tenet’s stock from buy to hold, saying any sale of its revenue-cycle management subsidiary isn’t likely to net more than $2.5 billion.
MetroHealth cuts opioid prescribing by 3 million pills
Cleveland-based MetroHealth released results Friday of a new initiative to promote opioid prevention that resulted in 3 million fewer opioid pills prescribed in the past 18 months.
Judge blocks Kentucky’s Medicaid work requirement
In a blow to the Trump administration, a federal district judge has invalidated the CMS’ approval of Kentucky’s unprecedented Medicaid waiver, which includes a work requirement, blocking the July 1 implementation of the program.
Commentary: The battle against opioid addiction will be won in communities, not in Washington
Community health centers are piloting promising and innovative solutions in the battle against opioid addiction and are addressing social factors that lie behind substance use.
Anthem exec Samitt named CEO of Blue Cross of Minnesota
Dr. Craig Samitt, an internal medicine physician and currently president of Anthem’s diversified business group, will take over as Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota’s new president and CEO effective July 30.
