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Florida health officials today said it is “likely” that four individuals in Miami-Dade and Broward counties in South Florida have been infected with Zika virus locally by mosquitos. These cases are believed to be the first of local transmission via mosquito in the continental U.S.…
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services today issued final rules for inpatient rehabilitation facilities, skilled nursing facilities and hospice providers for fiscal year 2017. For IRFs, CMS implements a net payment increase of 1.9%, or $145 million, compared to FY 2016.
The average monthly premium for a basic Medicare Part D prescription drug plan in 2017 will remain relatively stable at an estimated $34 per month – or approximately $1.50 higher than the average premium in 2016 – the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced today.…
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services today announced the extension and expansion of moratoria on the enrollment of new non-emergency ground ambulance suppliers and home health agencies. Moratoria had applied to new non-emergency ambulance suppliers in specific metropolitan…
The Virginia Bureau of Insurance July 27 recommended to the State Corporation Commission that the commonwealth not approve Anthem’s acquisition of Cigna saying it has the potential to reduce competition in the large group market. “The Bureau has determined that the merger will impact…
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services today issued a notice updating the payment rates for inpatient psychiatric facilities for fiscal year 2017. CMS makes a net payment increase of 2.2%, or $100 million, compared to FY 2016. This includes a 2.8% market-basket, offset by cuts…
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services today updated information on the temporary pause of Quality Improvement Organization Beneficiary and Family Centered Care’s claim audits under the two-midnight inpatient admissions policy. CMS said the pause in audits is still in effect,…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention yesterday announced it will provide $67 million in funding to public health departments across the country to help combat antibiotic resistance. The funds, which will be available Aug.
AABB is urging hospitals to remain highly vigilant in managing their blood inventories, especially type O negative red blood cells and AB plasma, as these products are in short supply this summer. AABB recommends hospitals reserve AB plasma for blood group AB patients with definitive transfusion…
A new report from HealthCareerCenter.com examines the new realities of care for new physicians caring for patients in a changing health care landscape. The report looks at opportunities, hospital-based versus private practice, the hiring process and balancing professional personal priorities,…