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Study finds marked decline in first-time opioid prescriptions
In a study of Blue Cross and Blue Shield enrollees reported last week in the New England Journal of Medicine, initial opioid prescriptions declined 54 percent between July 2012 and December 2017.
Sen. Blunt to address AHA Annual Meeting on April 8
Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., will speak at the AHA Annual Membership Meeting on April 8 in Washington, D.C.
Perspective: New Study Shows the Perils of a ‘Medicare for All’ Plan
As our country works to expand health coverage and improve access to care, “Medicare for All” is getting a lot of attention. There are many different flavors so it’s worth diving a little deeper into what “Medicare for All” really means. A new report released on Tuesday shows exactly what one proposed “Medicare for All” bill would do – and how it will impact hospitals, health systems and patients’ access to care.
Regulatory Advisory: New Hospital Clinical Laboratory Reporting Requirements: What You Need to Know
In the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ 2019 physician fee schedule final rule, the agency made an important change to the Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule that will require many hospitals to report private payer rates for clinical laboratory services covered under the CLFS.
Chairman’s File: Leading the transformation to a healthier America
Together, we have a chance to design coordinated systems of support for patients and their families – next-generation care that will build a nation of healthier communities.
Sicker, More Complex Patients Are Driving Up Intensity of ED Care
Policymakers have noted an upward shift in the intensity of services provided to fee-for-service (FFS) Medicare beneficiaries in hospital emergency departments (EDs), as reflected in the level of evaluation and management (E/M) visits coded. This report examines a number of factors contributing to this trend.
MACPAC recommends phasing in Medicaid DSH cuts, restructuring allotments
he Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission today released its March 2019 report to Congress, which recommends Congress phase in the Affordable Care Act’s Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital reductions over a longer period and restructure the DSH allotment methodology based on the number of low-income individuals in a state.
SXSW: Transforming Health through Partnerships and Transparency
From left to right are Faith Mitchell, Star Cunningham and Brian Gragnolati.
Medical school seniors, graduates matched to residency slots
A record 33,417 medical school seniors and graduates were matched to U.S. residency positions today through the National Resident Matching Program, 1,518 more than last year.
Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association names new chief executive
The Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association yesterday named Ann-Marie Alameddin as its president and CEO effective April 2.