Undercounted nursing home deaths spark scrutiny of data practices under New York Gov. Cuomo's administrationUndercounted nursing home deaths spark scrutiny of data practices under New York Gov. Cuomo's administrationUndercounted nursing home deaths spark scrutiny of data practices under New York Gov. Cuomo's administration

Undercounted nursing home deaths spark scrutiny of data practices under New York Gov. Cuomo's administration

Dr. Howard Zucker, who led the state Health Department at the time, says it could not control how the governor’s office represented the numbers to the public.

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Beyond the Byline: Providers accuse staffing agencies of price gougingBeyond the Byline: Providers accuse staffing agencies of price gougingBeyond the Byline: Providers accuse staffing agencies of price gouging

Beyond the Byline: Providers accuse staffing agencies of price gouging

Modern Healthcare Senior Hospital Operations Reporter Alex Kacik and Politics Reporter Jessie Hellmann talk about staffing, policies and regulation.

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AHA, FAH urge CMS to deny physician-owned hospital expansionAHA, FAH urge CMS to deny physician-owned hospital expansionAHA, FAH urge CMS to deny physician-owned hospital expansion

AHA, FAH urge CMS to deny physician-owned hospital expansion

The policy change that allows a Texas-based hospital to seek an expansion request should be overturned, the associations say.

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Judge greenlights proposed class action against AetnaJudge greenlights proposed class action against AetnaJudge greenlights proposed class action against Aetna

Judge greenlights proposed class action against Aetna

Since a patient's condition will not "significantly improve" through physical therapy, Aetna argued the service is not medically necessary, the complaint said.

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Blues plans sue Walgreens over alleged drug fraudBlues plans sue Walgreens over alleged drug fraudBlues plans sue Walgreens over alleged drug fraud

Blues plans sue Walgreens over alleged drug fraud

For more than a decade, Blues plans claim Walgreens overcharged them by hundreds of millions of dollars.

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Despite lower suicidal ideation among physicians, New York hospitals maintain vigilanceDespite lower suicidal ideation among physicians, New York hospitals maintain vigilanceDespite lower suicidal ideation among physicians, New York hospitals maintain vigilance

Despite lower suicidal ideation among physicians, New York hospitals maintain vigilance

A recent survey found that 9% of doctors experienced suicidal thoughts, down from 22% at the height of the pandemic.

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Diabetes & COVID-19: Scientists explore potential connectionDiabetes & COVID-19: Scientists explore potential connectionDiabetes & COVID-19: Scientists explore potential connection

Diabetes & COVID-19: Scientists explore potential connection

It’s clear that in those who already have diabetes, COVID-19 can worsen the condition and lead to severe complications. But there are other possible links.

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Arizona to resume disenrolling people from Medicaid programArizona to resume disenrolling people from Medicaid programArizona to resume disenrolling people from Medicaid program

Arizona to resume disenrolling people from Medicaid program

“This means some people with Medicaid or KidsCare coverage could be disenrolled from those programs because they no longer meet financial or medical eligibility requirements," the statement said.

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Henry Ford Health's healthcare losses last year buoyed by investment portfolioHenry Ford Health's healthcare losses last year buoyed by investment portfolioHenry Ford Health's healthcare losses last year buoyed by investment portfolio

Henry Ford Health's healthcare losses last year buoyed by investment portfolio

Henry Ford Health System lost money last year providing healthcare, but was able to post a positive net income thanks to its investment portfolio.

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U.S. funeral assistance for COVID tops $2B, more eligibleU.S. funeral assistance for COVID tops $2B, more eligibleU.S. funeral assistance for COVID tops $2B, more eligible

U.S. funeral assistance for COVID tops $2B, more eligible

FEMA is launching a new paid ad campaign in California, New York, Pennsylvania and Texas targeted at areas with large rates of COVID-19 deaths but lower rates of reimbursement requests to help connect people to available assistance.

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