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Democrats spar over extending subsidized ACA coverage to undocumented immigrants
Friday, July 08, 2016 4:15 PM
Sen. Bernie Sanders wants the Democratic Party to push for providing subsidized health coverage to undocumented immigrants. But it's uncertain whether the party's platform committee will go along with that position, which is contrary to the position...


Florida doc sentenced to prison for Medicare fraud
Friday, July 08, 2016 3:25 PM
A Florida physician was sentenced to 46 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to a Medicare fraud scheme.


Former owner of United Surgical Partners International buys big into physician practices
Friday, July 08, 2016 3:13 PM
New York investment group Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe sold its majority stake last year in USPI. Now, it is investing in consolidating physician practices.


Opioid bill passes House by vote of 407-5
Friday, July 08, 2016 2:59 PM
The most comprehensive legislation to date aimed at combating the country's opioid addiction epidemic passed overwhelmingly in the House on Friday, despite threats by Democratic lawmakers that they would not support the measure because it lacked...


Baylor Scott & White acquires central Texas hospital
Friday, July 08, 2016 1:50 PM
Dallas-based Baylor Scott & White Health has acquired Lakeway (Texas) Regional Medical Center, a 106-bed hospital.


Healthcare hiring momentum leads to another 38,500 jobs in June
Friday, July 08, 2016 12:59 PM
Despite a hectic presidential election, bumpy domestic jobs market and global economic uncertainty, the U.S. healthcare industry continues to pump out jobs as if it were the dawn of the industrial revolution.


EHRs vs. paper: a split-decision on accuracy
Friday, July 08, 2016 11:32 AM
Which record-keeping system is more accurate for documenting a patient's progress, paper or electronic? There were mixed results after researchers reviewed 500 progress notes written by physicians at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Mich., as it...


Federal auditor finds FDA struggles with ongoing drug shortages
Friday, July 08, 2016 11:29 AM
The Food and Drug Administration has made strides in preventing new drug shortages but the agency is still struggling to address the glut of ongoing deficits, the GAO says.


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