Friday, 29 January 2016

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Ted Cruz says health insurance shouldn't come from employers
Thursday, January 28, 2016 11:14 PM
The Texas senator briefly outlined a plan for replacing the Affordable Care Act during the most recent primary debate, days before the Iowa caucuses.


Hospital company sued after FCC tightens medical debt collection rules
Thursday, January 28, 2016 5:37 PM
The bar was raised for medical debt collectors last summer after the Federal Communications Commission issued a ruling that made it harder to dial patients on their cellphones without their express consent.


Pharmacists to plead guilty in deaths from contaminated compounded drugs
Thursday, January 28, 2016 5:36 PM
Two Alabama pharmacists have agreed to plead guilty to criminal charges in connection with the 2011 deaths of nine Birmingham-area patients who allegedly received a contaminated intravenous drug.


CMS proposes changes to ACO benchmarks
Thursday, January 28, 2016 5:00 PM
The CMS is proposing changes to the way it evaluates whether accountable care organizations in the Medicare Shared Savings Program actually save money.


New labor rule hurting, not helping some home health workers
Thursday, January 28, 2016 4:00 PM
A Labor Department rule meant to help home health workers who fall under federal labor law exemptions is perhaps having the biggest impact on companies that provide live-in care. Some are eliminating 24/7 services, while others are cutting hours and...


Michigan senators request $400 million to fix Flint's public health crisis
Thursday, January 28, 2016 2:00 PM
Sens. Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow, both Democrats from Michigan, plan to introduce the request in an amendment to an energy bill. It would also include funding for a center to research lead exposure.


AHIP starts early with Medicare Advantage political pressure
Thursday, January 28, 2016 1:45 PM
America's Health Insurance Plans, the primary lobbyist for the health insurance industry, is funding a "seven-figure" ad campaign that targets Medicare Advantage and aims to put pressure on the Obama administration to stabilize funding...


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