| Latest Breaking News from Modern Healthcare | UPMC-Jameson Health merger approved | | | 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. |
| 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. |
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