News From Around the Web
> Aetna is urging about 200,000 policyholders to call the insurer if they get a bill for treatment from emergency care physicians at Allegheny Health Network hospitals, saying the doctors have begun charging patients higher rates in the midst of contract negotiations. Article
> Congress voted on a budget reconciliation bill on Friday that included a repeal of key Affordable Care Act measures, including the individual and employer mandate and the Cadillac tax. It is not likely to pass the Senate. Article
> Mitt Romney is taking credit for the ACA despite voting to repeal it. Romney claims that the ACA would not have been successful had he not established a similar system during his term as governor of Massachusetts. Post
> Iconic eateries and hipster hangouts in the District of Columbia will play a role in the administration's effort to get younger, healthier people to sign up for ACA health plans. Article
Healthcare IT News
> Mount Sinai Health System is looking to take its electronic health record data to the next level by leveraging the increasing participation in accountable care and population health initiatives. Article
> Hospitals are taking a page from retail and other industries by expanding use of technology to cut costs in their supply chains rather than estimating supply inventory. The move could save millions. Article
And finally… Who knew the job of a voice actor could be so demanding? Article