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Final Rule on Essential Health Benefits Released
The Obama administration released the final rule on essential health benefits this week, which sets the parameters for the...
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Dueling Legislative Approaches to Fixing the Doc Pay Emerge
Dueling legislative approaches to overhaul the Medicare physician payment formula emerged this week. The new movement on the stubborn...
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AHA Rural Chair Says Reimbursement Top Challenge
Alvin Hoover, CEO of King’s Daughters Medical Center in Brookhaven, MS, chairs the American Hospital Association’s Section for Small...
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Congress Looks at SGR Repeal
Repealing the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula for physician reimbursement under Medicare is a high priority for the new...
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Medicaid Officials Release Rule Affecting Cost-Sharing and Coordination
The Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) released their 474-page proposed rule affecting cost-sharing and coordination with Exchanges...
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HHS Releases Long-awaited Privacy Rule
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released its highly anticipated and long-awaited privacy rule yesterday. The...
