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Humana, Others to Buy Hospice Operator Curo Health for $1.4 Billion
Humana and two private equity firms yesterday announced a definitive agreement to acquire Curo Health Services, a hospice operator that provides care to patients at 245 locations in 22 states.
CMS Seeks Input on Potential Models for Direct Provider Contracting
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services seeks comments through May 25 on potential models for direct provider contracting (DPC) with physician practices in Medicare, Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program to reduce spending and administrative burden while enhancing quality and engaging patients and families in their care.
AHA Urges FCC to Fully Fund Rural Health Care Program
AHA today urged the Federal Communications Commission to reverse the “large and unexpected” funding cuts to Rural Health Care program participants in fiscal year 2017 and permanently adjust the program’s funding cap to prevent similar cuts in the future.
Senate Panel Approves Opioid, Children’s Hospital GME Bills
The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee today voted 23-0 to approve its bipartisan legislation to address the opioid crisis.
CMS Proposes to Eliminate ‘25% Rule’ in LTCH PPS Rule for FY 2019
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services late today issued its long-term care hospital prospective payment system proposed rule for fiscal year 2019.
CMS Proposes to Reduce Quality Measure Burden, Changes to EHR Program in FY 2019 IPPS Rule
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services late today issued its hospital inpatient prospective payment system proposed rule for fiscal year 2019.
AHA’s Jay Bhatt: Preparing Physicians for Change Management, Self-leadership
Physicians spend many years learning clinical practice, yet we don’t prepare them for change management or self-leadership. The AHA Physician Alliance has partnered with Novant Health and OneTeam Leadership on a pilot program to help fill this gap in training.
Reminder: 'Take Back Day' April 28 to Safely Dispose of Prescription Drugs
April 28 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, an opportunity for the public to safely dispose of unwanted or expired prescription pills at sites throughout the country.
Bill Would Add Reporting Requirements for 340B Hospitals
Rep. Earl “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) yesterday introduced a bill that would require hospitals participating in the 340B drug savings program to report their low-income utilization rate for outpatient services.