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Payer
Medicare Trustees Report: Hospital Trust Fund Extended
The report presented a significant win for hospitals, yet illustrates where more funding is needed.
Telehealth
House Committee Vote Gives Hope to Extending Telehealth, Hospital at Home Waivers
The House Ways and Means Committee has approved a bill that would extend CMS pandemic-era telehealth waivers another two years...
Payer
Change Healthcare Attack: 4 Takeaways from the UnitedHealth Senate Hearing
"The fact that you're so big and so dominant, presents a special vulnerability."
Technology
Infographic: 5 Fast Facts On Healthcare Ransomware Attacks
The healthcare industry is a prime target for ransomware attacks.
Payer
Infographic: 4 Trends Affecting Payers In 2024
Four trends are shaping the payer landscape in 2024.
Technology
FTC Finalizes Changes to Health Breach Notification Rule
The changes are aimed to close gaps around HIPAA and help healthcare organizations and consumers control the use of personal...
Payer
Surprise! Telehealth Doesn't Increase Overall Utilization and Cost As Much as We Thought
"Given concerns that telemedicine's convenience will lead to more visits, the relatively small increase in visits that we observed was...
Innovation
Understanding the Value of the Home as a Healthcare Site
A new FDA program aims to develop strategies and guidelines for health systems delivering care in the patient?s home
Technology
Feds Add More FHIR to TEFCA Framework
The ONC and The Sequoia Project have added new enhancements for FHIR adoption in version 2.0 of the Common Agreement,...
Payer
How Climate Change Will Turn Up the Heat on Your Payer Business: Part One
Will health insurers be prepared for a climate health crisis? They should be.
Payer
3 Health Systems Sue Aetna for Breach of Contract
One of the biggest insurers is in trouble again.