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CVS Health acquires Aetna
CVS Health yesterday announced it has completed its $69 billion acquisition of Aetna.
U.S. life expectancy falls to 78.6 years; overdose, suicide deaths climb
U.S. life expectancy at birth continued to decline in 2017, from 78.7 years to 78.6, largely due to increase deaths from unintentional injuries, according to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Iranian men charged with SamSam ransomware attacks
A federal grand jury yesterday charged two Iranian men with developing and deploying the SamSam
CMS: Four ways states can seek ACA waivers under updated guidance
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services today announced four concepts that states can use to promote health coverage options under Section 1332 of the Affordable Care Act: account-based subsidies; state-specific premium assistance; adjusted plan options; and risk stabilization strategies.
HHS to make Jan. 1 the effective date for final rule on 340B ceiling prices
The Department of Health and Human Services today issued a final rule making Jan. 1 the effective date of its final regulations on drug ceiling prices and civil monetary penalties for manufacturers under the 340B Drug Pricing Program.
HRSA announces opioid response funding for rural communities
Health care providers and others can apply through Jan.
Deadlines approaching for exception to EHR payment adjustment
Critical access hospitals that did not achieve meaningful use in the Medicare Electronic Health Record Incentive Program for the 2017 reporting period can apply through Nov. 30 for a hardship exception to avoid a 2017 payment adjustment.
AHA urges HRSA to meet Jan. 1 effective date for 340B rule
The AHA today urged the Health Resources and Services Administration to meet the Jan. 1 effective date it has proposed for its final rule on drug ceiling prices and civil monetary penalties for manufacturers under the 340B Drug Pricing Program.
Senate urged to vote on Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act
More than 220 organizations, including the AHA, Friday urged Senate committee leaders to consider the Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act (H.R. 6082) and encourage Senate leadership to bring the bill to the floor for a vote during the lame-duck session.
How You're Transforming: Genesis Health System
Like a lot of employers in and out of health care, Genesis Health System has focused on its employee-wellness program to improve the health of its staff and cut costs. And it's achieving some uncommon levels of success, as a recent case study from the AHA's Value Initiative demonstrates.