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Modern Healthcare Breaking News Latest Breaking News from Modern Healthcare A first: New guidelines back device for treating strokes Monday, June 29, 2015 7:07 PM Many stroke patients have a new treatment option -- if they seek help fast enough to get it. New guidelines endorse using a removable stent to open clogged arteries causing a stroke. Supreme Court rules Texas abortion clinics can remain open Monday, June 29, 2015 7:00 PM The U.S. Supreme Court acted Monday to keep Texas' 19 abortion clinics open, amid a legal fight that threatens to close more than half of them. Who controls the data? U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear healthcare case Monday, June 29, 2015 4:30 PM The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case next term on whether a self-funded insurer should have to turn over certain information to the state of Vermont, a case that could have far-reaching implications over who controls certain healthcare data. Catholic Health Initiatives continues to face growing pains Monday, June 29, 2015 4:15 PM Catholic Health Initiatives is still feeling the pinch from its rapid growth strategy, which has added costs faster than CHI can cut them through a systemwide restructuring initiative. Massachusetts seeks to address mental healthcare crisis Monday, June 29, 2015 3:30 PM Lawmakers in Massachusetts on Monday discussed bills that seek to reduce boarding of behavioral health patients in hospital emergency departments and keep them out of correctional facilities. Kidney-care providers to face CMS fines and see new quality metrics Monday, June 29, 2015 3:20 PM Kidney-care providers could see their Medicare payments reduced by up to 2% in the next few years if they do not score high enough on quality measures. Community health centers split on whether to start their own Medicaid plans Monday, June 29, 2015 2:32 PM Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, a federally qualified community health center serving 80,000 Washingtonians and Oregonians under full-risk Medicaid managed-care contracts, has no intention to launch its own Medicaid managed-care plan. But some... Sibling punches aren't only assaults U.S. kids face, survey finds Monday, June 29, 2015 2:00 PM Getting punched by your brother or sister is sometimes a painful rite of passage, but many U.S. kids also experience other types of assaults, mistreatment and abuse, a large government-funded survey found. McKesson appoints McElligot as new CIO, CTO Monday, June 29, 2015 1:01 PM Healthcare giant McKesson Corp. has appointed Kathy McElligot as its next CIO and CTO. McKesson is heavily investing in health information technology startups and is expecting to spend several hundred million dollars over the next five to eight...

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Modern Healthcare Breaking News Latest Breaking News from Modern Healthcare California vaccine bill goes to lawmakers for final vote 8:45:00 AM California lawmakers are considering a measure that will require vaccinations for most children in public schools. The state Senate was expected to take the final vote required before sending the contentious bill to Gov. Jerry Brown on Monday.

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Modern Healthcare Breaking News Latest Breaking News from Modern Healthcare Court approves sale of N.J. system to Prime Saturday, June 27, 2015 6:33 PM A New Jersey court has given final regulatory clearance for the acquisition of St. Clare's Health System, Denville, N.J., by for-profit hospital chain Prime Healthcare Services.

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Modern Healthcare Breaking News Latest Breaking News from Modern Healthcare Dialysis providers to get modest Medicare rate bump Friday, June 26, 2015 6:40 PM The CMS proposed a 0.3% rate increase for end-stage renal disease services for 2016. The proposal also modifies Medicare's quality incentive program for dialysis providers. Former CEO of Stryker subsidiary sentenced to two years in prison Friday, June 26, 2015 6:15 PM A former CEO of a Stryker Corp. subsidiary was sentenced to two years in prison Friday for distributing knee replacement surgery guides without approval from the Food and Drug Administration. Halted Sysco-US Foods deal heads off upheaval in healthcare food distribution Friday, June 26, 2015 5:45 PM A proposed megamerger that would substantially consolidate hospitals' food-service supply chain is now on ice. Earlier this week, a federal judge issued a preliminary injunction halting Sysco Corp.'s planned acquisition of US Foods. EmblemHealth's large losses draw credit downgrade Friday, June 26, 2015 5:41 PM Fitch Ratings has lowered the credit rating of Health Insurance Plan of Greater New York, the primary arm of EmblemHealth, as the company continues to bleed money. Same-sex marriage ruling puts health benefits in spotlight Friday, June 26, 2015 5:15 PM The landmark Supreme Court 5-4 decision Friday granting all same-sex couples the right to marry is significant for civil rights, but it also will likely change the health insurance landscape. Court challenges to domestic partner benefits limited to... 340B supporters cope with mounting criticism of expanded program Friday, June 26, 2015 4:00 PM Safety net providers and clinics that participate in the 340B Drug Pricing Program will meet next month to address backlash from critics who feel the rising number of participants is a way to game the system during a period when drug prices are... CMS loosens rules for rural ACOs seeking upfront financial help Friday, June 26, 2015 3:30 PM The CMS is making it easier for rural healthcare providers and small physician groups to participate in Medicare accountable care organizations. Experts divided on new head of privacy division at HHS Friday, June 26, 2015 2:30 PM Deven McGraw has been named deputy director of the health information privacy division of the Office for Civil Rights at HHS. McGraw will lead OCR's policy and enforcement on HIPAA. Some hail this move, while others worry about her stance on privacy...

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Modern Healthcare Breaking News Latest Breaking News from Modern Healthcare With court defeat, GOP health law effort now aimed at '16 8:45:00 AM The Supreme Court's resounding rejection of a conservative attempt to gut President Barack Obama's healthcare overhaul won't stop Republicans from attacking the law they detest. But now, their efforts will be chiefly about teeing up the issue for... King ruling dims hopes of crippling the ACA through the courts Thursday, June 25, 2015 6:01 PM The Supreme Court's 6-3 decision Thursday upholding premium subsidies for Americans in all states didn't necessarily drive a stake through the heart of all anti-Obamacare litigation, but legal experts agreed it did send a discouraging message to the... With subsidies protected, hospital leaders see brighter future Thursday, June 25, 2015 3:17 PM Hospital leaders expressed relief and delight Thursday after the U.S. Supreme Court solidified the future of subsidized insurance for low- and middle-income Americans in all 50 states under the Affordable Care Act. OSHA cracks down on healthcare employers Thursday, June 25, 2015 3:16 PM The Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced Thursday that it would crack down on hospitals and nursing homes for workplace hazards that aren't protected by formal rules. Experts say politics have complicated efforts to formalize... Justices' ruling seen as rallying cry for Medicaid expansion Thursday, June 25, 2015 3:07 PM Public health advocates and providers who serve large populations of low-income patients say Thursday's U.S. Supreme Court ruling was vital toward ensuring healthcare access to the most vulnerable patients. Republicans' new challenge: Replace it with what? Thursday, June 25, 2015 3:04 PM The U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Thursday upholding subsidies challenges Republicans calling for repeal of the Affordable Care Act to come up with specifics on what exactly they would replace it with. Is King v. Burwell ruling the end for new or existing state exchanges? Thursday, June 25, 2015 3:04 PM The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to side with the Obama administration in the King v. Burwell case, could spell the end of states attempting to establish their own exchanges and could even mean some state exchanges could give up control to... Experts divided on new head of privacy division at HHS Thursday, June 25, 2015 2:13 PM Deven McGraw has been named deputy director of the health information privacy division of Office for Civil Rights at HHS. Some hail this move, while others worry about her stance on privacy issues and a perceived "pro-business slant."

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Modern Healthcare Breaking News Latest Breaking News from Modern Healthcare BREAKING: Supreme Court upholds subsidies in King v. Burwell 1:01:00 AM Insurance premium subsidies will continue to flow to Americans in all states under the Affordable Care Act, the U.S. Supreme Court decided 6-3 in King v. Burwell on Thursday. Blog: Too much reporting = less patient care 1:01:00 AM Too much data documentation may distract hospital infection preventionists from their main job- reducing the prevalence of hospital-acquired conditions- a new case report suggests. Republicans push back against proposed dietary guidelines 1:01:00 AM Congressional Republicans are pushing back against proposed dietary guidelines that urge Americans to consider the environment when deciding what foods to eat. Public opinion backs government in King v. Burwell 1:01:00 AM Most Americans want the Supreme Court to side with the government when it decides whether the feds can continue subsidizing insurance premiums in all 50 states under President Barack Obama's healthcare law, according to recent polls. Few, however,... House committee passes HHS funding bill that cuts AHRQ 1:01:00 AM The House Appropriations Committee on Wednesday voted 30-21 in favor of passing a draft fiscal 2016 budget for HHS that would call for the elimination of the agency responsible for supporting research on the effectiveness of medical practices. CMS skips congressional hearing criticizing how Medicaid demos are run Wednesday, June 24, 2015 6:30 PM The CMS needs to be more transparent in its evaluation and approval of Medicaid demonstrations, the GAO says. It asked Congress to step in because billions are being overspent and says CMS' lack of oversight endangers the Medicaid program. The CMS... Prices hard to come by for Massachusetts patients despite transparency law Wednesday, June 24, 2015 6:30 PM A new report out of Massachusetts reinforces how hard it remains for healthcare consumers to shop among hospitals and clinics. ACA lawsuits from right may continue even if challengers win King v. Burwell Wednesday, June 24, 2015 6:17 PM A Supreme Court win for the challengers in King v. Burwell won't likely mean an end to court cases involving the Affordable Care Act. A victory for those on the right politically in the case could set into motion events that will lead to... Feds expand probe into DaVita's Medicare Advantage practices Wednesday, June 24, 2015 6:00 PM The federal government has expanded its investigation into DaVita HealthCare Partners' Medicare Advantage risk-adjustment practices, DaVita revealed in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing Wednesday. Modern Healthcare's guide to King v. Burwell Wednesday, June 24, 2015 4:39 PM The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the Affordable Care Act's premium subsidies in states using the federal insurance exchange. Read Modern Healthcare's coverage exploring the legal case and the politics surrounding it.

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Modern Healthcare Breaking News Latest Breaking News from Modern Healthcare Arcadia Healthcare Solutions to acquire Sage Technologies 10:45:00 AM Arcadia Healthcare Solutions, a provider of software that analyzes and aggregates electronic health-record data, has acquired Sage Technologies, which makes management and analytics software for managed-care businesses and accountable care... Bill aims to free ASC docs from some meaningful use rules 10:45:00 AM A Senate Finance Committee this morning will mark up a bipartisan bill meant to adjust meaningful use requirements for physicians using ambulatory surgery centers. The Electronic Health Fairness Act protects providers who use ASCs from possible... 5th Circuit panel rejects challenge to birth control mandate 8:45:00 AM A U.S. appeals court panel has ruled that certain provisions in the Affordable Care Act dealing with birth control don't violate the religious rights of faith-based groups under federal law. House ready to kill health law's Medicare savings panel Tuesday, June 23, 2015 5:15 PM The House was ready on Tuesday to kill a federal panel that is supposed to find ways to curb Medicare spending, as Republicans ignored a veto threat and readied their latest blow at President Barack Obama's healthcare overhaul. Consumers demand price transparency, but at what cost? Tuesday, June 23, 2015 4:31 PM Consumers are demanding more transparency around healthcare costs, but there are limits to how much that information can help them make decisions, and it could end up costing them more in the end. Congressmen press HHS to investigate Universal Health Services' behavioral facilities Tuesday, June 23, 2015 4:25 PM Two congressmen are pressing HHS on its investigation into the operations of Universal Health Services' behavioral facilities. NATO working with South Dakota telemedicine hub Tuesday, June 23, 2015 4:21 PM NATO leaders are working with a telemedicine hub in southeast South Dakota to develop a multinational system that could deliver medical services remotely during natural or man-made disasters. Baptist, Tenet to form healthcare network in Alabama Tuesday, June 23, 2015 4:15 PM Baptist Health System and Tenet Healthcare Corp. have signed a definitive agreement to form a joint venture that will operate a healthcare network serving Birmingham and central Alabama. CMS must do more to stop Medicare Part D fraud, OIG says Tuesday, June 23, 2015 3:45 PM Two new federal reports shine a light on questionable billing patterns in Medicare's drug benefit program and urge the CMS to do more to protect the program. The reports come days after federal officials announced charges against 44 people for fraud... Nation's uninsured rate drops sharply in Affordable Care Act era Tuesday, June 23, 2015 2:30 PM The number of Americans who had no health insurance last year was at one of the lowest levels ever recorded. But the survey showed wide disparities in health coverage by state.

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Modern Healthcare Breaking News Latest Breaking News from Modern Healthcare Plan to reduce donated liver disparities draws heated debate Monday, June 22, 2015 8:04 PM A proposal to use a complex mathematical formula to generate major transformation in the way donated livers are allocated in the United States was met with criticism by the liver transplant community for a second year in a row. CMS rattles Medicaid directors with guidelines for managed-care rates Monday, June 22, 2015 6:00 PM New CMS guidelines intended to ensure Medicaid managed care plans are adequately reimbursed will frustrate state agencies and create paperwork the CMS might not have the staff to handle, according to the National Association of Medicaid Directors. Obese now outnumber overweight Americans Monday, June 22, 2015 4:30 PM New research shows three-quarters of U.S. men and nearly as many women are overweight or obese, with the latter surpassing the former. The numbers are up from a similar study two decades ago and add to the nation's political and personal struggle to... Clinical trial for experimental Ebola drug halted Monday, June 22, 2015 4:00 PM Clinical drug trials of an experimental treatment for Ebola have stopped after it was found unlikely to be effective. Health officials have been looking to abate the effects of the virus strain that has ravaged West Africa for more than a year. AHA raises alarm on proposed Medicare quality metrics Monday, June 22, 2015 3:34 PM Providers are hoping that the CMS will change course on quality-measure reporting requirements outlined in a proposed 2016 prospective payment rule for acute and long-term-care hospitals. Anthem digs in heels on rejected Cigna bid Monday, June 22, 2015 3:00 PM Anthem's top priority is acquiring Cigna Corp., and the health insurance company is determined to close on the mega-transaction by the end of this year, Anthem CEO Joseph Swedish said Monday.

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Modern Healthcare Breaking News Latest Breaking News from Modern Healthcare Cigna rejects Anthem takeover bid Sunday, June 21, 2015 7:00 PM Health insurer Cigna Corp. has rejected a $47 billion offer to be acquired by Anthem, a larger rival, saying the terms of the bid are inadequate and "woefully skewed in favor of Anthem shareholders." Report: Wait lists for vets even longer today than last year Sunday, June 21, 2015 11:30 AM The number of veterans seeking healthcare but ending up on waiting lists of one month or more is 50% higher now than it was a year ago when a scandal over false records and long wait times wracked the Veterans Affairs Department, the New York Times...

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