Healthcare Finance Staff
With the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expected to release new guidance to states for establishing health insurance exchanges, both states and insurance carriers are moving forward gingerly with plans for 2014 when the exchanges are set to go live.
Health4, the clinical integration program of the Health Group of Ohio, and Medical Mutual of Ohio have launched a coordinated payer-provider program that aims to reward hospitals and doctors for keeping patients healthy and reducing hospitalizations.
Up to $500 million in Affordable Care Act funding will be awarded to help hospitals and providers improve care with new programs, training and monitoring, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced June 22.
President Obama's administration said Friday that it will stop accepting applications for waivers from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act's minimum coverage requirements after September 22, 2011.
An American Medical Association (AMA) vote to continue a policy supporting individual responsibility for health insurance and assistance for those who cannot afford it, drew immediate opposition from the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS).
Healthcare facility administrators and physicians report that the most serious obstacle they face in forming accountable care organizations (ACOs) is physician interest, according to a new survey.
Walgreens has announced that it plans to sever its relationship with Express Scripts pharmacy provider network, turning away from more than $5 billion in annual revenue.
An owner of a Houston healthcare company pled guilty Monday in connection with a $654,227 Medicare fraud scheme, announced the Departments of Justice and Health and Human Services (HHS).
Materials management executives continue to be concerned about the financial health of their facilities according to a survey released by healthcare supply contracting company, Novation. The current economic environment and increasing industry demands are the executives' biggest worries.
Applying the principles of coordinated and integrated care beyond the Medicare market is essential if this country is going to successfully manage healthcare costs. The momentum is beginning to build across both the private and government sectors - even before Medicare ACOs become a reality.