Thursday, 25 August 2016

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Sen. Manchin mum on EpiPen hikes by daughter's drug company
1:01:00 AM
U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin remained mum Wednesday as a pharmaceutical company run by his daughter faced mounting criticism for hiking prices on life-saving allergy injection pens.


Kentucky submits Medicaid waiver with controversial work requirements
Wednesday, August 24, 2016 5:31 PM
Kentucky's Medicaid plan is modeled after Indiana's waiver in that it requires a monthly premium and uses health savings accounts. The requirement for job training or community service for most adults, however, is new.


American Hospital Association calls for changes to exchanges
Wednesday, August 24, 2016 4:18 PM
The American Hospital Association has warned the Affordable Care Act marketplaces lack stability as insurers exit and concern over drastically rising premiums continues.


NIH launches program to study social health disparities
Wednesday, August 24, 2016 3:26 PM
Two new centers will study the impact of a person's surrounding environment -- the family, local community, the healthcare system -- on health, rather than homing in on individual factors.


Mayo Clinic maintains stable operating margin, but investments falter
Wednesday, August 24, 2016 2:29 PM
Mayo Clinic, the Rochester, Minn.-based hospital system and medical hub, steadily grew its revenue and operating surplus in the first half of 2016, but its investments tanked.


Florida finds Zika case outside of Miami
Wednesday, August 24, 2016 1:57 PM
Florida Gov. Rick Scott on Tuesday announced a non-travel-related case of Zika in the Tampa Bay region.


HHS says 2017 ACA plans will still be affordable despite insurer exits
Wednesday, August 24, 2016 1:52 PM
Despite news of reduced competition and higher premium rates, the federal government argues most consumers will be able to find marketplace coverage for $75 a month or less.


Mount Sinai overpayment settlement puts health systems on notice
Wednesday, August 24, 2016 12:58 PM
Three hospitals within Mount Sinai Health System will pay nearly $3 million to settle a whistle-blower suit alleging they held onto Medicare and Medicaid overpayments beyond the 60-day repayment window, marking one of the first settlements over this...


23andMe escapes California class action for arbitration
Wednesday, August 24, 2016 12:20 PM
A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that genetic testing company 23andMe can't be sued over allegations that it misled customers about its test kit because the claims belong in arbitration.


TeamHealth continues buying spree of medical groups
Wednesday, August 24, 2016 11:13 AM
TeamHealth has purchased an emergency physicians group in La Mesa, Calif. TeamHealth and other physician staffing companies have shown an insatiable appetite to buy medical groups, although patient billing concerns linger.


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