Sunday, July 31, 2016

Stomach Intestinal Pylorus-Sparing Surgery - General Surgery News

Stomach Intestinal Pylorus-Sparing Surgery - General Surgery News

Bundled-payment expansion brings providers more risk—and opportunity - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Bundled-payment expansion brings providers more risk—and opportunity - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Researchers Surprised by Opioid Scripts for Low-Risk Surgical Procedures - General Surgery News

Researchers Surprised by Opioid Scripts for Low-Risk Surgical Procedures - General Surgery News

Cancer Surgeons Advise Against Removal of Healthy Breast

Cancer Surgeons Advise Against Removal of Healthy Breast

Small, urban hospitals fall behind on electronic data exchange | FierceHealthcare

Small, urban hospitals fall behind on electronic data exchange | FierceHealthcare

Memorial Health reveals new plan for future | SavannahNow

Memorial Health reveals new plan for future | SavannahNow

Challenges to big Medicaid contract rejected again | Georgia Health News

Challenges to big Medicaid contract rejected again | Georgia Health News

U.S. Opposes Anthem Push for a Quick Trial in Cigna Merger Case - Bloomberg

U.S. Opposes Anthem Push for a Quick Trial in Cigna Merger Case - Bloomberg

Thursday, July 28, 2016

Hospital Impact: Lack of MACRA awareness may fuel perfect storm | FierceHealthcare

Hospital Impact: Lack of MACRA awareness may fuel perfect storm | FierceHealthcare

CMS releases star ratings for hospitals - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

CMS releases star ratings for hospitals - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

In answer to DOJ lawsuit, Anthem argues Cigna deal would boost ACA exchanges - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

In answer to DOJ lawsuit, Anthem argues Cigna deal would boost ACA exchanges - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

As Opioid Epidemic Surges, Medical Schools Try To Keep Pace : Shots - Health News : NPR

As Opioid Epidemic Surges, Medical Schools Try To Keep Pace : Shots - Health News : NPR

Georgia hospital industry fires back at feds’ quality ratings | Georgia Health News

Georgia hospital industry fires back at feds’ quality ratings | Georgia Health News

A Look at Rural Hospital Closures and Implications for Access to Care: Three Case Studies | The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation

A Look at Rural Hospital Closures and Implications for Access to Care: Three Case Studies | The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation

Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Jodi Daniel: Everyone has a role in shoring up patient privacy | FierceHealthcare

Jodi Daniel: Everyone has a role in shoring up patient privacy | FierceHealthcare

The mystery of the 'July effect' - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

The mystery of the 'July effect' - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Mississippi medical center pays $2.75 million penalty for missing laptop - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Mississippi medical center pays $2.75 million penalty for missing laptop - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Doctors face complex choices as they prepare for MACRA pay changes - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Doctors face complex choices as they prepare for MACRA pay changes - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

If mega-deals are stopped, insurers will pursue other transactions - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

If mega-deals are stopped, insurers will pursue other transactions - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

CMS proposes mandatory cardiac bundled-payment pilot - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

CMS proposes mandatory cardiac bundled-payment pilot - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Physicians, clinics brace for Alabama Medicaid cuts | State | annistonstar.com

Physicians, clinics brace for Alabama Medicaid cuts | State | annistonstar.com

Sunday, July 24, 2016

Aetna, Anthem vow to fight for mergers, but is it a losing battle? | FierceHealthcare

Aetna, Anthem vow to fight for mergers, but is it a losing battle? | FierceHealthcare

Olympus Told U.S. Executives No Broad Scope Warning Needed Despite Superbug Outbreaks | Kaiser Health News

Olympus Told U.S. Executives No Broad Scope Warning Needed Despite Superbug Outbreaks | Kaiser Health News

Physician practice mergers driven by IT needs - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Physician practice mergers driven by IT needs - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Tricare drops UnitedHealthcare from new contracts worth $58 billion - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Tricare drops UnitedHealthcare from new contracts worth $58 billion - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

If mega-deals are stopped, insurers will pursue other transactions - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

If mega-deals are stopped, insurers will pursue other transactions - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Friday, July 22, 2016

CMS previews how hospitals will fare on new star ratings - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

CMS previews how hospitals will fare on new star ratings - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Why the Justice Department rejected the Aetna and Anthem deals - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Why the Justice Department rejected the Aetna and Anthem deals - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

As feds file suit over insurance deals, Georgia postpones hearing | Georgia Health News

As feds file suit over insurance deals, Georgia postpones hearing | Georgia Health News

U.S. Sues to Block Anthem-Cigna and Aetna-Humana Mergers - The New York Times

U.S. Sues to Block Anthem-Cigna and Aetna-Humana Mergers - The New York Times

Medicare Prepares To Go Forward With New Hospital Quality Ratings | Kaiser Health News

Medicare Prepares To Go Forward With New Hospital Quality Ratings | Kaiser Health News

Helping a Child Manage a Chronic Illness

Helping a Child Manage a Chronic Illness

As feds file suit over insurance deals, Georgia postpones hearing | Georgia Health News

As feds file suit over insurance deals, Georgia postpones hearing | Georgia Health News

Why the Justice Department rejected the Aetna and Anthem deals - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Why the Justice Department rejected the Aetna and Anthem deals - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

U.S. Sues to Block Anthem-Cigna and Aetna-Humana Mergers - The New York Times

U.S. Sues to Block Anthem-Cigna and Aetna-Humana Mergers - The New York Times

Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Study projects expansion’s big impact on Georgia uninsured | Georgia Health News

Study projects expansion’s big impact on Georgia uninsured | Georgia Health News

Hospital privacy or hospital secrecy? Court case tests limits of openness | Georgia Health News

Hospital privacy or hospital secrecy? Court case tests limits of openness | Georgia Health News

Financial Reward Fails To Materialize After Many General Surgical Fellowships - General Surgery News

Financial Reward Fails To Materialize After Many General Surgical Fellowships - General Surgery News

Did new addiction treatment bill miss an opportunity to strengthen state drug-monitoring programs? - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Did new addiction treatment bill miss an opportunity to strengthen state drug-monitoring programs? - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

UnitedHealth posts major gains despite $200 million of additional ACA losses - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

UnitedHealth posts major gains despite $200 million of additional ACA losses - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

U.S. Said Readying Suits Against Anthem, Aetna Insurer Deals - Bloomberg

U.S. Said Readying Suits Against Anthem, Aetna Insurer Deals - Bloomberg

Thursday, July 14, 2016

Slavitt suggests MACRA could be delayed - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Slavitt suggests MACRA could be delayed - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Robotic Hernia Surgery May Offset Costs With Shorter Hospital Stays - General Surgery News

Robotic Hernia Surgery May Offset Costs With Shorter Hospital Stays - General Surgery News

Surgeon Scorecard Garners Criticism After Studies Uncover Flaws - General Surgery News

Surgeon Scorecard Garners Criticism After Studies Uncover Flaws - General Surgery News

Senate votes to end debate on opioid bill - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Senate votes to end debate on opioid bill - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Hospitals Decry Public Option in Democratic Platform | Bloomberg BNA

Hospitals Decry Public Option in Democratic Platform | Bloomberg BNA

Medical Center physician places first dissolvable stent in Georgia

Medical Center physician places first dissolvable stent in Georgia

Just don’t call it Medicaid expansion: Healthcare negotiations heat up in Georgia | Political Insider

Just don’t call it Medicaid expansion: Healthcare negotiations heat up in Georgia | Political Insider

Monday, July 11, 2016

Editorial: Formula for paying safety net hospitals needs to be adjusted - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Editorial: Formula for paying safety net hospitals needs to be adjusted - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Physicians seek employed status to weather payment risks - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Physicians seek employed status to weather payment risks - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

SAGES President Talks Quality Benchmarks and Technology - General Surgery News

SAGES President Talks Quality Benchmarks and Technology - General Surgery News

Minimal Access Surgery in the Acute Surgical Patient - General Surgery News

Minimal Access Surgery in the Acute Surgical Patient - General Surgery News

3-D Printed Model Helps Delicate Kidney Surgery

3-D Printed Model Helps Delicate Kidney Surgery

3-D Printed Model Helps Delicate Kidney Surgery

3-D Printed Model Helps Delicate Kidney Surgery

Aetna Meets With Justice Department Over Merger With Humana - The New York Times

Aetna Meets With Justice Department Over Merger With Humana - The New York Times

Inaccurate Provider Lists A Major Barrier To Care, Study Finds | Kaiser Health News

Inaccurate Provider Lists A Major Barrier To Care, Study Finds | Kaiser Health News

Thursday, July 7, 2016

‘Meaningful Metrics’: How Do Surgeons Get There? - General Surgery News

‘Meaningful Metrics’: How Do Surgeons Get There? - General Surgery News

Open payments: CMS reports docs, hospitals received $7.5B in 2015 | FierceHealthcare

Open payments: CMS reports docs, hospitals received $7.5B in 2015 | FierceHealthcare

CMS rule enables orgs to share, sell analyses of claims data | FierceHealthcare

CMS rule enables orgs to share, sell analyses of claims data | FierceHealthcare

Hospital nocturnists grow in number, importance | FierceHealthcare

Hospital nocturnists grow in number, importance | FierceHealthcare

FTC drops challenge of West Virginia hospital merger - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

FTC drops challenge of West Virginia hospital merger - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

FTC drops challenge of West Virginia hospital merger - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

FTC drops challenge of West Virginia hospital merger - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

CMS angers hospitals with plans for site-neutral rates in outpatient payment rule - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

CMS angers hospitals with plans for site-neutral rates in outpatient payment rule - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Children’s Healthcare deal may be sign of things to come | Georgia Health News

Children’s Healthcare deal may be sign of things to come | Georgia Health News