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SSM Health's results sink on St. Louis hospital acquisition
Thursday, March 30, 2017 5:39 PM
SSM Health's acquisition of Saint Louis University Hospital in late 2015 contributed to a huge decline in the hospital chain's operating income last year.


CMS delays rule that would cut lab payments by nearly $4 billion
Thursday, March 30, 2017 4:04 PM
The CMS is delaying a rule that would result in clinical labs losing $3.93 billion in Medicare payments over 10 years.


Senate GOP needed Pence to break tie on family planning funds
Thursday, March 30, 2017 2:48 PM
Senate Republicans on Thursday needed Vice President Mike Pence to break a tie on legislation to reverse an Obama administration rule protecting funds for Planned Parenthood and other family planning providers.


A patient and a provider explain why Kansas should expand Medicaid
Thursday, March 30, 2017 2:16 PM
Kansas lawmakers are considering whether to override Gov. Sam Brownback's veto of their Medicaid expansion bill. Patients and providers say lots of uninsured working people would benefit by gaining better access to preventive care.


Blue Cross and Blue Shield fund invests in Ferro healthcare creation Higi
Thursday, March 30, 2017 12:38 PM
Higi, a healthcare company launched by Tronc Chairman Michael Ferro, has received an undisclosed investment from Blue Cross and Blue Shield's venture fund, according to a statement on the company's website.


GOP 'dead zone' bill may worsen insurers' marketplace exodus
Thursday, March 30, 2017 12:36 PM
A U.S. Senate bill meant to provide more insurance options for individuals living in markets with no HealthCare.gov plans could exacerbate the problem by taking away both participation incentives and money from insurers.


California proposes bill to regulate dialysis clinics
Thursday, March 30, 2017 12:35 PM
Dialysis providers claim a proposed California law that would mandate staffing ratios and yearly inspections at dialysis clinics is too restrictive and won't improve patient care.


Iowa requests CMS pay up to $225 million for Medicaid managed-care losses
Thursday, March 30, 2017 12:31 PM
Iowa's controversial move to privatize its Medicaid program has cost participating insurers an estimated $450 million in losses.


Trump opioid commission leaves out key stakeholder
Thursday, March 30, 2017 12:29 PM
Experts keeping their eyes on ways to curb the number of overdoses in the U.S. say there's one very important person missing in President Donald Trump's commission -- the nominee for top federal regulator of prescription drugs.


Summa Health's emergency residency program appeal denied
Thursday, March 30, 2017 11:17 AM
Summa Health's emergency medicine residency program will lose its accreditation after the system's appeal was denied, according to a March 29 staff memo.


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