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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,…
Missouri-area hospitals had an average turnover rate of 18.1% among health care professions surveyed in 2015, up from 16.3% in 2014, according to a new report from the Missouri Hospital Association. Of the 36 hospital occupations surveyed, 11 indicated an employee turnover of more than 15%.…
Judith Rich, president and CEO of Tucson (AZ) Medical Center Healthcare, has been appointed to the AHA Board of Trustees. Her term begins immediately and runs through Dec. 31, 2018. “Judy brings a wealth of clinical health care knowledge to the AHA Board of Trustees,” said Jim…
Over the strong objections of the hospital field, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services today released its new star ratings for hospitals on the Hospital Compare website. “The new CMS star ratings program is confusing for patients and families trying to choose the best hospital to meet…