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Modern Healthcare Breaking News Latest Breaking News from Modern Healthcare UPMC-Jameson Health merger approved 11:15:00 AM The Pennsylvania state attorney general's office has announced a consent decree on the long-delayed merger between UPMC and Jameson Health System in Lawrence County. Wider HIPAA audits may drive stronger vendor contracts Wednesday, March 23, 2016 6:42 PM The feds appear to be preparing to clamp down on the sometimes porous flow of patient data handled by vendors of healthcare organizations, which has exploded with the growth of EHRs, analytics and mobile devices in healthcare. AHA says new federal labor rule could discourage hospitals from seeking legal counsel Wednesday, March 23, 2016 6:40 PM The American Hospital Association says a new Labor Department rule meant to shine a light on clandestine anti-union campaigns will have a chilling effect on hospitals' ability to seek expert advice on labor and collective bargaining issues. Doctors ask CMS to push hospitals for better communication after discharge Wednesday, March 23, 2016 3:13 PM The American Academy of Family Physicians is asking the CMS to push hospitals to more freely share patients' medical records. They say the current logjam of information is causing costly readmissions and putting patients at risk. Medicare diabetes prevention program could inspire insurers Wednesday, March 23, 2016 1:06 PM Participants lost weight and learned about healthy living while Medicare saved enough money per person to pay for the program and then some. HHS hopes the program's success will inspire employers and insurers to develop their own wellness programs. Supreme Court appears divided on ACA contraception case Wednesday, March 23, 2016 12:47 PM The U.S. Supreme Court appeared divided during oral arguments Wednesday in a challenge brought by religious not-for-profits that oppose having to play any part in providing birth control to employees as required under the Affordable Care Act. Sleep apnea mask maker will pay $34.8 million to settle kickback allegations Wednesday, March 23, 2016 11:36 AM A Pennsylvania company that makes sleep apnea masks will pay the government $34.8 million to settle allegations it paid kickbacks to medical equipment suppliers that bought its masks for patients.

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