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Susan Turney, MD, took the helm as president and CEO of the Medical Group Management Association one year ago on Oct. 12, succeeding William Jessee, MD, who retired after 12 years.
A number of states will partner with the federal government to get their health insurance exchanges up and running, at least initially, because they were unable -- for political or timing reasons -- to get authority or plans ready by an imminent deadline.
October 1 was the deadline for states to submit their essential health benefit plans to the Department of Health and Human Services -- a "soft deadline," the agency has said.
The findings of a new study underscore the positive correlation between high quality care in physician practices and the use of electronic health records (EHRs). Experts say the study is one of the first to examine and subsequently validate the clinical value of EHRs.
The Citizens' Counsel for Health Freedom (CCHF) has added its voice to those of four Republican lawmakers who recently called for a temporary halt to meaningful use incentives until the program is revamped.
Employer-sponsored health insurance may increase as a result of the Affordable Care Act, according to a new Urban Institute study challenging the notion, and some evidence, that the law will likely lead to a drop in employer coverage.
California Gov. Jerry Brown signed several new health and insurance rules into law last week and vetoed a few others.
Leaders of Maine's NovaHealth, an independent physician association, talk to Healthcare Finance News about the keys to their successful collaborative care pilot with Aetna, stressing the importance of technology and developing a trusting relationship.
Trying to preserve an affiliation deal, insurer Highmark is seeking a temporary restraining order to prevent West Penn Allegheny Health System from "starting affiliation/acquisition discussions with other organizations."
Humana inks 16-county Medicaid managed care deal in Kentucky; South Carolina to add 65,000 children to Medicaid; and Arkansas launches new Medicaid initiative in this week's Medicaid Digest.