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MedPAC issues March report to Congress

The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission Friday released its March report to Congress.

Historic flooding in Midwest affects hospitals

Historic flooding in parts of the Midwest caused a number of Nebraska hospitals to be inaccessible by ground transportation, the Nebraska Hospital Association said in an email communication yesterday.

Study finds marked decline in first-time opioid prescriptions

In a study of Blue Cross and Blue Shield enrollees reported last week in the New England Journal of Medicine, initial opioid prescriptions declined 54 percent between July 2012 and December 2017.

Sen. Blunt to address AHA Annual Meeting on April 8

Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., will speak at the AHA Annual Membership Meeting on April 8 in Washington, D.C.

Perspective: New Study Shows the Perils of a ‘Medicare for All’ Plan

As our country works to expand health coverage and improve access to care, “Medicare for All” is getting a lot of attention. There are many different flavors so it’s worth diving a little deeper into what “Medicare for All” really means. A new report released on Tuesday shows exactly what one proposed “Medicare for All” bill would do – and how it will impact hospitals, health systems and patients’ access to care.
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Regulatory Advisory: New Hospital Clinical Laboratory Reporting Requirements: What You Need to Know

In the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ 2019 physician fee schedule final rule, the agency made an important change to the Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule that will require many hospitals to report private payer rates for clinical laboratory services covered under the CLFS.

Chairman’s File: Leading the transformation to a healthier America

Together, we have a chance to design coordinated systems of support for patients and their families – next-generation care that will build a nation of healthier communities.

Summit helps to connect the dots in health care design

Annual PDC Summit focuses on the need for teamwork and collaboration among professionals working in health care’s physical environment

Sicker, More Complex Patients Are Driving Up Intensity of ED Care

Policymakers have noted an upward shift in the intensity of services provided to fee-for-service (FFS) Medicare beneficiaries in hospital emergency departments (EDs), as reflected in the level of evaluation and management (E/M) visits coded. This report examines a number of factors contributing to this trend.