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Health Care Paradox: Medicare Penalizes Dozens of Hospitals It Also Gives Five Stars

Kaiser Health News

The federal government has penalized 764 hospitals — including more than three dozen it simultaneously rates as among the best in the country — for having the highest numbers of patient infections and potentially avoidable complications. The total amount of the penalties is determined by how much each hospital bills Medicare.

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HHS Issues Proposed Rule to Provide Clarity on Rights of Conscience in Healthcare

Healthcare Law Blog

BACKGROUND The Proposed Rule is the latest in a long line of federal legislation and rulemakings governing the conscience rights of healthcare providers and entities. The Church Amendments In the 1970s, the federal government enacted the Church Amendments, 42 U.S.C.

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Large Employers’ Focus on Prescription Drugs: Costs, Coupons and Communication

Health Populi

Employers cited several main tactics to address coupon cards looking forward from 2019 to 2022. One-third of employers were already doing this in 2019, with another 20% adding in 2020 and 16% considering for 2021-22. Federal government Blueprint for reducing prescription drug costs. Across party identification, U.S.

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CMS Begins Option to Extend Medicaid Postpartum Coverage

Healthcare Law Blog

On April 1, 2022 , the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) announced states may seek to extend Medicaid postpartum coverage from 60 days to one year through a new state plan option offered by the American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”). In states that have not expanded Medicaid, however, many postpartum women lose coverage.

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Health Provider News – August 19, 2022

Hall Render

Health Affairs report shows Alaskans spent more out-of-pocket dollars on health care than residents in any other state in 2019. PruittHealth CEO: Nursing Home Operators Can’t Break Into Small Markets Without Government Support. UnitedHealth Group buys Medicare insurer in Texas. UnitedHealth Group buys Medicare insurer in Texas.

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Health Provider News

Hall Render

in 2022, survey finds Senate votes to end COVID-19 national emergency Why are 600+ rural hospitals at risk of closing? in 2022, survey finds Senate votes to end COVID-19 national emergency Why are 600+ rural hospitals at risk of closing? in Financing for Medical Office Building in Utica, New York Jacobi hospital saw 20% of its nurses quit in 2022.

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Hall Render’s Health Provider News – February 4, 2022

Hall Render

Medicare patients win the right to appeal gap in nursing home coverage. Medicare patients win the right to appeal gap in nursing home coverage. Florida orthopedic practice more than doubles revenue since 2019 merger. Florida’s ACA enrollment is tops nationally, but Medicaid expansion questions remain. CONNECTICUT.