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Modern Healthcare Breaking News Latest Breaking News from Modern Healthcare DaVita maps bid to consolidate Brazil's dialysis market 6:00:00 AM DaVita HealthCare Partners announced Wednesday that it will expand its international operations to Brazil, taking advantage of recent legislation opening the country's healthcare services to foreign players. Most Americans want end-of-life talks with doctors, but few have had them 1:01:00 AM Most Americans say doctors should talk with their patients about their healthcare options at the end stage of life and that Medicare and private insurance should pay for those conversations. Despite such views, a new poll finds relatively few report... Hospital, outpatient prices for privately insured vary widely 1:01:00 AM A new analysis of prices private insurers pay for healthcare services may fuel the already mounting consumer demand for transparency from payers and providers. Clinton says no to 'Cadillac tax' Tuesday, September 29, 2015 7:00 PM Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton said Tuesday that she opposes the Affordable Care Act's controversial "Cadillac tax" on high cost, employer-sponsored health insurance plans. She said its repeal would build upon... Hospitals, doctors rip insurance deals at Capitol Hill hearing Tuesday, September 29, 2015 5:45 PM The CEOs of Aetna and Anthem returned to Capitol Hill on Tuesday to defend their respective transactions to House members, the second such congressional hearing in a week, but hospitals and doctors said the deals remain unjustified and deserve sharp... CMS awards $685 million to aid providers in transformation efforts Tuesday, September 29, 2015 4:00 PM The CMS Innovation Center is awarding $685 million to more than three dozen physician groups, health systems and other organizations for training, education and investment in information technology, care coordination and quality-improvement efforts. Heart attack care and outcomes are worse for women Tuesday, September 29, 2015 1:07 PM Women receive significantly fewer aggressive treatments after a heart attack than men despite the fact that a greater percentage of women die from the events. Researchers say gender differences will play a greater role as healthcare moves toward an...

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Modern Healthcare Breaking News Latest Breaking News from Modern Healthcare Medicare's $30M ambulance-ride mystery 9:00:00 AM Medicare paid $30 million for ambulance rides for which no record exists that patients got medical care at their destination, the place where they were picked up or other critical information. Senate advances stopgap spending bill to avoid shutdown 9:00:00 AM The Senate on Monday delivered a strong vote of confidence to a bipartisan spending bill that's needed to head off a government shutdown at midnight Wednesday. A provision that would cancel federal funding of Planned Parenthood was stripped from the... Planned Parenthood makes first Hill appearance since videos 8:45:00 AM In Planned Parenthood's first congressional appearance since being embarrassed by surreptitiously recorded videos, the organization's president said she is "proud" of its provision of fetal tissue for research but also sought to minimize the organ... Quest Diagnostics, Inovalon launch on-demand data service 8:00:00 AM Madison, N.J.-based Quest Diagnostics is teaming up with Inovalon, a Bowie, Md.-based analytics software provider, to launch a patient-specific data service. Hundreds of hospitals said to settle in federal probe of cardiac procedures Monday, September 28, 2015 8:10 PM Hundreds of hospitals are believed to have settled with the government as part of a yearslong, nationwide investigation into the suspected overuse of implantable cardioverter defibrillators, or ICDs, according to lawyers with knowledge of the cases. Medicare Advantage plans need better network adequacy oversight: GAO Monday, September 28, 2015 5:16 PM The CMS needs to do a better job ensuring that there are adequate networks for Medicare Advantage plans, according to a new analysis by the Government Accountability Office. Expect more health systems to get in the insurance game Monday, September 28, 2015 3:15 PM Health insurance is a competitive and volatile business, as some health systems that have entered the market have painfully discovered. But analysts at Moody's Investors Service expect more to follow, despite the risk. CAD for breast cancer not worth millions CMS spends on it Monday, September 28, 2015 3:15 PM Computer-aided detection for breast cancer screening is no better at identifying the disease ??than mammograms without the high-tech tool??, a JAMA study finds. A related editorial urges the CMS to reconsider covering the... CMS tests model to increase drug adherence on Part D plans Monday, September 28, 2015 1:35 PM The CMS is launching an experiment to increase medication adherence for Medicare beneficiaries on Part D plans. The goal is to improve patient care, avoid hospitalizations and emergency room visits, and save money for Medicare. HCA joins growing list of systems to settle in defibrillator probe Monday, September 28, 2015 1:23 PM HCA is at least the sixth hospital system to settle with the government as part of a yearslong, national investigation into the suspected overuse of implantable cardio-defibrillators.

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Modern Healthcare Breaking News Latest Breaking News from Modern Healthcare Senate set to act on stopgap spending bill to avoid shutdown 8:45:00 AM The Senate is on track to advance legislation to prevent the government from shutting down after a midnight Wednesday deadline, but one wrinkle remains: funding for Planned Parenthood. UPMC reopens transplant program after mold investigation Sunday, September 27, 2015 6:15 PM A Pittsburgh-area medical system is re-opening its organ transplant program, six days after closing it because of concerns that mold contributed to the deaths of three transplant patients who had fungal infections.

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Modern Healthcare Breaking News Latest Breaking News from Modern Healthcare LSU sues operator of Shreveport, Monroe hospitals 9:45:00 AM Louisiana State University on Friday sued the private manager of its Shreveport and Monroe hospitals, alleging that the operator breached its contract and failed to live up to promises to keep the hospitals as academic centers. New York's co-op, largest in the nation, will shut down Friday, September 25, 2015 6:45 PM Health Republic Insurance of New York will close up shop by year-end, marking one of the biggest blows to the Affordable Care Act's co-op program to date. AdvaMed CEO Ubl to lead PhRMA Friday, September 25, 2015 6:32 PM Stephen Ubl, the lead lobbyist for the medical device industry, has been named president and CEO of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America. CMS proposes $5 billion cut in lab test fees Friday, September 25, 2015 6:04 PM The CMS has proposed paying private insurance rates for clinical diagnostic laboratory tests beginning on January 1, 2017, which would lead to sharply lower prices for Medicare. Providers not likely to see immediate impact from possible government shutdown Friday, September 25, 2015 4:41 PM A government shutdown on Thursday could have a ripple effect on healthcare providers, but most likely only if the shutdown is prolonged. Post-market surveillance must ramp up to flag adverse events Friday, September 25, 2015 3:00 PM During a Food and Drug Administration hearing Thursday to scrutinize the safety and efficacy of the Essure female contraceptive, Essure's maker, Bayer, revealed it had received more than 17,000 adverse-event reports from women around the globe. What Boehner's exit means for the ongoing Obamacare battles Friday, September 25, 2015 12:32 PM The House is likely to carry on with its lawsuit against the Obama administration over the Affordable Care Act without John Boehner, who will step down as House speaker next month. But his resignation probably means that hopes for legislative tweaks... Obama and Chinese President Xi reaffirm committment to fight climate change Friday, September 25, 2015 12:13 PM President Barack Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping released a joint statement reaffirming their two nations' commitment to addressing climate change. They also pledged further cooperation on other environmental and public health concerns.

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Modern Healthcare Breaking News Latest Breaking News from Modern Healthcare McConnell moves ahead with bipartisan stopgap spending bill 8:45:00 AM The Senate's top Republican moved swiftly to avoid a government shutdown in six days, pushing legislation that would keep agencies operating without a contentious fight over money for Planned Parenthood. High deductibles more common in exchanges than in employer plans 1:01:00 AM The Affordable Care Act created an individual market with premium subsidies on par with the dominant employer-based market, but the new plans are more likely to have high deductibles, according to a new Commonwealth Fund survey. Catholic hospitals hear Pope Francis' call to help the poor 12:45:00 AM Pope Francis pleaded Thursday for aid to "all those people around us who are trapped in a cycle of poverty." Catholic healthcare leaders heard the words as a call for them to do more. Granger Cobb, former Emeritus CEO, dies Thursday, September 24, 2015 7:32 PM Granger Cobb, the former CEO of senior living company Emeritus Corp. before it was acquired by Brookdale Senior Living, died this week, Brookdale disclosed in a news release. His age and cause of death were not immediately available. Dignity sees return from higher patient volume, new care models Thursday, September 24, 2015 4:00 PM An increase in patient volume boosted Dignity Health's operating margin in its fiscal 2015. The San Francisco-based system also continued to benefit from the return of California's provider fee program, which supplements Medicaid payments to... EHR costs squeeze independent doc practices Thursday, September 24, 2015 3:30 PM Independent practices acquired by hospitals are seeing operating costs spike as they try to keep up with the federal electronic health-record requirements, according to a report released Thursday by the Medical Group Management Association. Audit finds slipshod cybersecurity at HealthCare.gov Thursday, September 24, 2015 3:15 PM The government stored sensitive personal information on millions of health insurance customers in a computer system with basic security flaws, according to an official audit that uncovered slipshod practices. Pope's visit leads to logistical challenges for Philadelphia hospitals Thursday, September 24, 2015 2:15 PM Three hospitals in the University of Pennsylvania Health System have spent months planning for the Saturday visit of Pope Francis, whose affinity for embracing the sick led to an even greater level of preparedness. Physicians take on climate change, excessive force as public health issues Thursday, September 24, 2015 12:19 PM The American Academy of Family Physicians' Congress of Delegates meets in Denver next week to elect new leaders and consider the adoption of dozens of resolutions. Among them are a pledge to address climate change and use of excessive force as... Not enough research means Essure use should be limited Thursday, September 24, 2015 12:09 PM A panel of independent experts Thursday told the U.S. Federal Drug and Drug Administration that not enough research was done to prove the safety of a permanent female sterilization device it approved 13 years ago, and that it should limit its use.

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Modern Healthcare Breaking News Latest Breaking News from Modern Healthcare GOP pragmatists protest tea party shutdown tactics 8:45:00 AM Rank-and-file Republican lawmakers are increasingly protesting the tactics of tea party colleagues who demand that legislation to keep the government open also take away federal funding for Planned Parenthood. Government funding bill could let VA finish Denver hospital Wednesday, September 23, 2015 6:15 PM The Veterans Affairs Department could get enough money to finish its budget-busting medical center outside Denver if Congress passes a stop-gap measure to avert a government shutdown, but final approval of the deal remained uncertain Wednesday. Health systems eye new projects as confidence increases Wednesday, September 23, 2015 4:30 PM Healthcare providers plan to spend more on new infrastructure and information technology as the economy and their finances improve. But the scope of these projects likely will remain small and will be funded by cash rather than new debt, according... Blog: Billboard campaign counters VA claims of improved access Wednesday, September 23, 2015 4:15 PM Veterans Affairs Department leaders have been telling Congress that wait times have decreased and access has increased at VA healthcare facilities. But not everyone is buying it and some critics are spreading their message. How the national drug debate is changing the pharmacy benefit business Wednesday, September 23, 2015 4:15 PM The pharmacy benefit management industry is experiencing subtle changes, and a leadership shuffle at the country's largest PBM has experts speculating about whether PBMs will remain stand-alone companies. Blog: Jodi Daniel lists her 'greatest hits' at ONC Wednesday, September 23, 2015 2:00 PM Among them are e-prescribing and navigating various Stark and anti-kickback exemptions for hospitals and health systems that subsidize the cost of extending their EHR systems to office-based physicians, Daniel said. Generic drugs are potentially high-priced apples, ripe for the picking Wednesday, September 23, 2015 1:13 PM A pharmaceutical company's move to raise the price of a generic drug by more than 5,000% has some pointing to the lack of regulation over the market. Experts say companies are acquiring generics to drive up their prices and can do that because there...

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Modern Healthcare Breaking News Latest Breaking News from Modern Healthcare Judge tells HHS to revisit two-midnight rule's inpatient pay cut Tuesday, September 22, 2015 5:30 PM A federal judge handed hospitals a partial win Monday when he ruled the HHS secretary must provide better justification for the part of the much maligned two-midnight rule that would cut inpatient payments to hospitals. The judge also ordered HHS to... Whistle-blowers tell Senate panel that VA inspector general is 'a joke' Tuesday, September 22, 2015 5:00 PM The Veterans Affairs Department continues to retaliate against whistle-blowers despite repeated pledges to stop, a national group said Tuesday. One called the department's Office of Inspector General a "joke." California launches price transparency tool but lacks provider-specific data Tuesday, September 22, 2015 4:32 PM The California Department of Insurance has launched a tool for consumers to compare price and quality information for providers in their region. But there are concerns about the level of data available and whether consumers can use it to comparison... White House challenges decision in House lawsuit over ACA Tuesday, September 22, 2015 4:00 PM The White House is wasting no time challenging a judge's decision to allow House Republicans to sue the administration over its implementation of the Affordable Care Act. ER Holdings acquires ERCA as free-standing emergency room market heats up Tuesday, September 22, 2015 4:00 PM Adding to the M&A movement in the free-standing emergency room market, ER Holdings has acquired ER Centers of America, the companies jointly announced on Monday. Experts say Clinton's drug cost plan shifts burden to insurers Tuesday, September 22, 2015 1:26 PM Critics say Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton's plan to address drug prices will just shift the costs from consumers onto insurers, who will increase premiums or refuse to cover more expensive specialty medications. Diagnostic errors a persistent 'blind spot' Tuesday, September 22, 2015 12:00 PM An unacceptable number of patients will experience a misdiagnosis or a delayed explanation of their illness, according to a highly anticipated new report. The problem is described as a "blind spot" prevalent throughout all healthcare... Employee deductibles, not premiums, continue heavy growth Tuesday, September 22, 2015 12:00 PM Premiums tied to employer-based health plans rose modestly in 2015, and more companies are shifting an increasing number of employees to plans that have higher deductibles and out-of-pocket payments. HHS gears up for increasingly tough enrollment challenge Tuesday, September 22, 2015 11:30 AM Roughly 17.6 million Americans have gotten health coverage since the Affordable Care Act was passed, HHS said Tuesday. Officials also estimate, however, that 1 million fewer people will have an exchange plan at year-end than the number who had...

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Modern Healthcare Breaking News Latest Breaking News from Modern Healthcare Exchange plan enrollees projected to drop by 1 million 11:30:00 AM Roughly 17.6 million Americans have gotten health coverage since the Affordable Care Act was passed, HHS said Tuesday. Officials also estimate, however, that 1 million fewer people will have an exchange plan than the number who had selected and paid... Senate Dems likely to block bill curbing late abortions 8:45:00 AM Democrats seem certain to block Republican legislation banning most late-term abortions in a Senate showdown with plenty of political significance but little suspense. Biotech stocks fall on Clinton vow to fight 'price gouging' 1:01:00 AM Stocks of makers of biologic and "specialty" drugs plunged Monday after Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton said she'll soon release a plan to address "price gouging" in the industry. Prime Healthcare files lawsuit against Calif. AG after Daughters deal collapses Monday, September 21, 2015 7:43 PM Prime Healthcare Services is suing California Attorney General Kamala Harris for the hefty conditions that she imposed on the sale of Daughters of Charity Health System. Adventist Health System to pay $118.7 million settlement over Stark, False Claims allegations Monday, September 21, 2015 6:22 PM Adventist Health System will pay the government $118.7 million to settle allegations it offered doctors excessive compensation for referrals -- a settlement amount that nearly doubles a record set just last week. New federal health IT strategy focuses on individuals Monday, September 21, 2015 5:00 PM The new federal health IT plan focuses less on the implementation of IT systems and more on patients and their healthcare. "As an administration, we're putting the person at the center of their own health data," ONC chief Dr. Karen DeSalvo... Clinton says she won't let GOP 'tear up' healthcare law Monday, September 21, 2015 4:00 PM Hillary Rodham Clinton on Monday hailed President Barack Obama's healthcare law for reducing the rate of uninsured Americans and vowed to defend it against Republican opposition if she wins the White House. ONC policy director Jodi Daniel to step down Monday, September 21, 2015 2:00 PM Jodi Daniel, the lawyer who got in on the ground floor of the federal push to promote health information technology, is stepping down after more than a decade at the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT. Christus margin shrinks as premium revenue tumbles Monday, September 21, 2015 12:23 PM After a downturn in its premium revenue, Irving, Texas-based Christus Health reported an operating margin of 1.5% for fiscal 2015, a slide from 1.8% last year. Virginia hospitals consider options without Medicaid expansion Monday, September 21, 2015 12:13 PM Some Virginia hospitals are eyeing consolidation as they struggle to stay afloat financially in the face of continued Republican opposition to Medicaid expansion and reduced Medicare rates.

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