Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 10, 2023

The only way to actually change health behaviors—and therefore health outcomes—is by creating motivation on an individual basis. Behavioral Economics at the Core We partner with health insurers and providers to set up a monthly reward system that’s built on behavioral science, utilizing concepts such as loss aversion.

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Healthcare Law Blog

MARCH 20, 2023

1] In addition to the challenges presented by provider shortages, even when patients are able to locate an available mental health provider, many are hesitant to engage in treatment due to cost uncertainties, which often arise due to limited availability for in-network care and the subsequent need to seek out-of-network care. [2] 21, 2023).

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Healthcare Law Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2022

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) issued a proposed rule , “Advancing Interoperability and Improving Prior Authorization Processes” (the “Proposed Rule”), that is intended to improve patient and provider access to health information and streamline processes related to prior authorization for medical items and services.

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

ALABAMA American Family Care opens new health care center in Northeast Birmingham doctors secure $13.9M Elizabeth Medical Center to receive nearly $400k in federal funds to combat substance abuse UofL lands nearly $12 million grant from National Institute of Health Winchester physician Michael Kuduk, M.D.,

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Compliance Now

JANUARY 13, 2022

The Biden Administration recently announced the new out-of-pocket (OOP) limits that will apply to group and individual health plans during the 2023 plan year, as well as the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Fee for plan or policy years ending on or after October 1, 2021, and before October 1, 2022. This is a $.13

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Here’s why Grady Health System recognized as health care I.T. Million Health Care Fraud Conspiracy in Idaho Orthopedic activity in the 5 most underserved states St. with historic building purchase MICHIGAN Bronson raises capital campaign goal to $4.5M

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Healthcare Law Blog

MAY 17, 2022

On January 5, 2022, we discussed the Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2023 proposed rule released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). On April 28, 2022, CMS issued the NBPP 2023 Final Rule. Essential Health Benefits Policy for Plan Designs. Clayton County.

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Healthcare Law Blog

AUGUST 25, 2022

The expansive legislation includes key health care provisions, including drug pricing reforms, inflationary rebates, Medicare Part D benefit redesign, as well as myriad other updates. Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program. The drug publication date for 2026 will be chosen by September 1, 2023.

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Kaiser Health News

JANUARY 27, 2022

million Americans have signed up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act for 2022. But many millions of those newly insured could face significantly higher premiums for 2023 unless Congress extends the temporary subsidies it passed last year. The Biden administration announced that 14.5

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Hall Render

APRIL 7, 2023

workers were laid off in Q1 Fast closures of nursing homes in Massachusetts raise alarms and worry over patients Former executives at Billerica lead poisoning test maker facing federal charges Lawmakers eye reforms to Health Policy Commission oversight Mass. has one of the highest rates avoidable hospital visits in U.S. on revenue of $2.1B

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Hall Render

JUNE 16, 2023

Vincent’s to begin ER construction, gains CON approval Birmingham CRE firm acquires South Carolina medical office property Encompass Health prepares to open rehab hospital, fill gap in care Nearby ED means more avoidable visits from AL residents, study finds Nurse salaries rose last year, dipped in 2023. emergency rooms D.C.

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Health Populi

APRIL 3, 2023

public does not want politicians to “up-end” government-funded health programs, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation’s March 2023 Health Tracking Poll. adults between March 14-23, 2023. Most health citizens, cross party affiliation, are worried about the future of Medicare.

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Hall Render

MAY 12, 2023

Elizabeth Community Hospital receives top marks for safety Strike set at Los Angeles hospital Sutter Health credit rating upgraded ahead of $750 million bond issue Sutter Health in talks to acquire Sansum Clinic in Santa Barbara Sutter Health opens 2023 with $194M gain, 2.3%

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Kaiser Health News

JUNE 2, 2022

Meanwhile, Congress is running out of time to decide whether to extend the current additional subsidies for people buying their own health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. Although Medicare costs and benefits are often politically salient issues, this large premium increase did not generate much criticism.

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Kaiser Health News

JANUARY 12, 2023

Unlike McMorris Rodgers, Smith has little background in health issues and has mostly focused on tax issues in his public talking points. But Medicare is likely to be on the agenda, which will require the input of the chairs of both committees. One thing is certain: The new GOP-controlled House will do a lot of investigations.

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Kaiser Health News

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

” A noted expert on health policy issues, Julie is the author of the critically praised reference book “Health Care Politics and Policy A to Z,” now in its third edition. Health care was a recurring theme throughout President Joe Biden’s 2023 State of the Union address on Capitol Hill this week.

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