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The proposed Anthem-Cigna and Aetna-Humana acquisitions would be good for the bottom lines of the respective health insurance companies – but bad for patients, according to an AHA advertorial in today’s Wall Street Journal. “There’s little reason to believe that the new…
The New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA) has launched two programs aimed at training veterans to help other veterans navigate the complexities of health care delivery and health insurance.Veterans will receive instruction on becoming health care navigators – who then will be stationed in…
Hospitals and health systems have a responsibility to encourage appropriate and consistent use of health care resources and give caregivers the tools to better communicate with patients about appropriate use.
The Food and Drug Administration today ordered Custom Ultrasonics to recall all of its automated endoscope reprocessors from health care facilities, citing violations that could result in an increased risk of infection.
The AHA, American Academy of Pediatrics, and Children’s Hospital Association yesterday urged President Obama to fully fund the Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education program at its authorized level of $300 million in the Department of Health and Human Services budget for fiscal year 2017…
Unplanned hospital readmissions following elective hip and knee replacements fell 20% and 23%, respectively, between 2009 and 2013 among adults aged 50-84 enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans provided by a large U.S. insurance carrier, according to a new study by the AARP Public Policy…
A group of consumer advocates, employers and unions yesterday launched the Coalition to Protect Patient Choice to educate policymakers and the public on the importance of health insurance competition. The Coalition called on federal and state antitrust and regulatory authorities to challenge the…
American adults who are uninsured or on Medicaid smoke at rates more than double those for adults with private health insurance or Medicare, according to a new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. About 28% of uninsured adults and 29% of Medicaid recipients were current…
A replay is now available of AHA’s Nov. 12 Town Hall webcast on how hospitals can help consumers explore and understand their coverage options during the 2016 open enrollment period for the Health Insurance Marketplaces. The webcast highlights specific resources and strategies for…
Health care prices grew 1% year-over-year in September, matching the multi-decade low hit in August 2013, according to the latest Economic Indicators from Altarum Institute's Center for Sustainable Health Spending. The 12-month moving average dropped to 1.2% growth, tying the all-time low for…