4 new ways to avoid fines for not having health insurance by Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News Wednesday, April 25, 2018 The federal government has added four more “hardship exemptions" for people to avoid paying a health insurance penalty.
CMS proposal would revise CoPs to include data sharing by Evan Sweeney Wednesday, April 25, 2018 CMS is requesting input on a potential change to CoPs to that would tie data sharing to participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
Industry leaders value platforms over products by Evan Sweeney Wednesday, April 25, 2018 Healthcare leaders value platforms over products, according to a new survey from Venrock outlining a distinct attitude shift compared to past years.
Doctors’ groups ask CMS to cut MIPS reporting period for 2018 by Joanne Finnegan Tuesday, April 24, 2018 Forty-nine physician groups, which represent doctors across the country, have asked the government to reduce the reporting period for MIPS this year.
Healthcare industry blasts short-term plan proposal by Mike Stankiewicz Tuesday, April 24, 2018 The insurer and hospital worlds are nearly unanimous in their opposition to the Trump administration's proposal to expand short-term health plans.
California pushes back against Trump's health policies by Ana B. Ibarra, Kaiser Health News Monday, April 23, 2018 These days, when the federal government turns in one direction, California veers in the other—and in the case of health care, it’s a sharp swerve.
House committee to examine security risks of legacy devices by Evan Sweeney Monday, April 23, 2018 A House committee is taking a deeper dive into the cybersecurity risks associated with legacy technology throughout the healthcare industry.
AMIA urges HHS to move forward with Common Rule updates by Evan Sweeney Monday, April 23, 2018 The Trump administration proposed yet another delay to the Common Rule, a research regulation that includes several key health IT provisions.
HHS lagging on mental health parity requirements by Mike Stankiewicz Monday, April 23, 2018 Bipartisan lawmakers are calling out the White House for not issuing mandatory guidance regarding mental health parity in insurance plans.
Independence, Comcast partner on new tech platform by Mike Stankiewicz Friday, April 20, 2018 Two major powerhouses in the insurer and telecom world are partnering to try and improve efficiency and experience between providers and patients.