Thursday, 6 August 2015

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Illinois colleges may share mental health information with parents
7:45:00 AM
A new law inspired by an Illinois student's suicide will allow universities to share information about a student's mental health with his or her parents.


SEC gives green light to new CEO pay ratio rule
Wednesday, August 05, 2015 6:45 PM
The spotlight on executive compensation packages is about to get hotter. And for healthcare executives, among the highest-paid in the country, it could result in tough conversations about income inequality and how their pay is justified.


Providers booted from state Medicaid programs still drawing funds from other states
Wednesday, August 05, 2015 5:30 PM
About 12% of providers kicked out of their state Medicaid programs for fraud, integrity or quality issues are still participating in other states' Medicaid programs, according to a report released Tuesday by HHS' Office of Inspector General.


Accretive Health's revenue takes a dive on customer losses
Wednesday, August 05, 2015 5:23 PM
Accretive Health, a Chicago-based revenue-cycle management firm that is evaluating its future, saw its own revenue take a dive in the second quarter after losing customers.


FDA warns of health risk involving implantable ventricular heart pumps
Wednesday, August 05, 2015 5:21 PM
The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday warned about adverse health risks identified with two models of implantable heart devices used to help sustain patients waiting for heart transplants.


Dignity Health CEO Lloyd Dean appointed to McDonald's board
Wednesday, August 05, 2015 4:45 PM
Dignity Health CEO Lloyd Dean has been elected to the board of fast-food giant McDonald's Corp. in a move that some public health experts hope will spur the company to improve the healthiness of its menu.


Senate slates DeSalvo's HHS confirmation hearing for Thursday
Wednesday, August 05, 2015 2:15 PM
ONC chief Dr. Karen DeSalvo's nomination for assistant secretary of health at HHS is up for a Senate confirmation hearing Thursday. DeSalvo has served as the fifth leader of the ONC since January 2014.


WellCare rises after solid quarter of Medicaid contract wins
Wednesday, August 05, 2015 11:49 AM
WellCare posted a second-quarter turnaround of almost $60 million after the Tampa, Fla.-based health insurer secured state Medicaid contracts and lowered the costs of its Medicare Part D drug plans.


If you build the health app, will the Medicaid recipients come?
Wednesday, August 05, 2015 11:44 AM
The state of Arizona is launching a technology outreach strategy to help Medicaid beneficiaries better manage their illnesses, including a mobile app. Experts say the initiative's success will vary greatly for a population that might not have...


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