News From Around the Web
> Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal withdraws cuts to Medicaid-funded hospice care. Article
> Oklahoma continues to challenge the Affordable Care Act in an amended complaint. Article
> Arizona overbilled Medicaid for $12 million, largely due to improper documentation of enrollment duties. Article
Health Insurance News
> As WellPoint announced its unexpectedly high fourth-quarter earnings, the second largest insurer remained cautious about a "fluid and dynamic" market during the next 24 months. Article
> Highmark is expanding its patient-centered medical home after care costs drop. Article
Provider News
> Revealing the costs of expensive imaging tests in advance--transparent pricing--has no effect on the number of tests physicians order for their patients. Article
> Physicians who use their electronic health record's clinical decision support tools are viewed more negatively by patients. Article
And Finally... Hospital-based toner theft ring. Article