Surprise bill resolutions' path forward hinges on final ruleSurprise bill resolutions' path forward hinges on final ruleSurprise bill resolutions' path forward hinges on final rule

Surprise bill resolutions' path forward hinges on final rule

With the dispute resolution portal open, making further changes to the process could be difficult.

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Feds release first-of-its-kind data on healthcare consolidationFeds release first-of-its-kind data on healthcare consolidationFeds release first-of-its-kind data on healthcare consolidation

Feds release first-of-its-kind data on healthcare consolidation

Hospitals with the lowest profit margins were sold more than twice as often as those with the highest profit margins.

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HHS warns of 'exceptionally aggressive' ransomware threat HHS warns of 'exceptionally aggressive' ransomware threat HHS warns of 'exceptionally aggressive' ransomware threat

HHS warns of 'exceptionally aggressive' ransomware threat

The Health and Human Services Department's Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center issued a warning about Hive, a ransomware group targeting the healthcare and public health sectors with "double extortion."

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Primary care investment could improve outcomes and lower costs, study findsPrimary care investment could improve outcomes and lower costs, study findsPrimary care investment could improve outcomes and lower costs, study finds

Primary care investment could improve outcomes and lower costs, study finds

If all California providers spent as much on primary care as the highest investing health systems, they would save $2.4 billion in healthcare spending in a single year, according to the study.

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Mask mandate ruling was 'irresponsibly abrupt,' hospital exec saysMask mandate ruling was 'irresponsibly abrupt,' hospital exec saysMask mandate ruling was 'irresponsibly abrupt,' hospital exec says

Mask mandate ruling was 'irresponsibly abrupt,' hospital exec says

Masking has become standard infection control protocol for many providers, and that isn't expected to change as other industries shift their guidelines.

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5 ways COVID-19 shows up in CMS' proposed hospital pay rule5 ways COVID-19 shows up in CMS' proposed hospital pay rule5 ways COVID-19 shows up in CMS' proposed hospital pay rule

5 ways COVID-19 shows up in CMS' proposed hospital pay rule

CMS proposed changes like discounting value-based payment measures due to the virus. Trade groups want a higher rate bump.

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Trinity Health to buy out partner in MercyOne health systemTrinity Health to buy out partner in MercyOne health systemTrinity Health to buy out partner in MercyOne health system

Trinity Health to buy out partner in MercyOne health system

With the new sole parent company, MercyOne will transition to the Trinity electronic health record system, the company said in a press release.

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Program aims to address nursing shortage in West VirginiaProgram aims to address nursing shortage in West VirginiaProgram aims to address nursing shortage in West Virginia

Program aims to address nursing shortage in West Virginia

A West Virginia healthcare system has partnered with a junior college on a program aimed at addressing the shortage of nurses in the state.

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CDC launches new forecasting center for infectious diseasesCDC launches new forecasting center for infectious diseasesCDC launches new forecasting center for infectious diseases

CDC launches new forecasting center for infectious diseases

A new U.S. government center aims to become the National Weather Service for infectious diseases — an early warning system to help guide the response to COVID-19 and future pandemics.

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Medicare Advantage carriers see big money in covering the costliest patientsMedicare Advantage carriers see big money in covering the costliest patientsMedicare Advantage carriers see big money in covering the costliest patients

Medicare Advantage carriers see big money in covering the costliest patients

Medicare-Medicaid dual eligible special need plans are driving Medicare Advantage growth. As enrollment rises, skeptics worry about government spending and quality.

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