CMS mandates greater disclosure on provider/manufacturer relationships
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule Friday requiring providers to report financial…
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Administration expands opt-out for ACA contraceptives mandate
The legal battle between religious organizations and employers and the Administration over the ACA's mandate that employer-sponsored health…
News Read MorePew releases database of state Medicaid anti-fraud strategies
The Pew Charitable Trusts' Pew Center on the States launched a new database yesterday to serve as a…
News Read MoreGot checks? Feds mark 30-day countdown to paperless benefit payments
In 30 days, all federal benefits will be paid electronically—no more paper checks. This includes Social Security, Supplemental…
News Read MoreCMS announces test sites for bundled payment program
More than 500 organizations will test-drive several new bundled-payment models this year to see how they might coordinate…
News Read MoreHHS translates healthcare insurance exchanges for clarity
The term “healthcare insurance exchange” (HIX) has been booted from official circles. Instead, the new official term is…
News Read MoreDurable Medical Equipment providers attract OIG’s fraud spotlight
The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ next big target during its crackdown on billing fraud might be…
News Read MoreStudy: Poor quality sleep leads to memory loss in seniors
Older people often have a harder time getting a good night’s sleep, and the lack of quality rest…
News Read MoreLTC ombudsmen face challenges to autonomy
Ombudsmen have represented seniors and people with disabilities in the long-term care setting since 1972. However, this mission…
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