Nurses' union says Detroit Medical Center slashed charity care by Matt Kuhrt Monday, March 26, 2018 The Michigan Nurses Association says Dallas Medical Center's charity care spending has dropped 98% since Tenet Healthcare acquired the hospital in 2013.
Ascension cuts 500 jobs amid fiscal pressures, ACA uncertainty by Ron Shinkman Friday, March 16, 2018 Ascension Health has cut hundreds of jobs in Michigan, a growing trend as systems face fiscal pressures.
State insurance mandate plans hit a wall by Paige Minemyer Tuesday, March 6, 2018 Some states are weighing options to implement their own insurance mandates, efforts that have largely stalled.
Report: Short-term plan expansion would boost ACA premiums by Paige Minemyer Monday, February 26, 2018 Expanding short-term insurance plans could lead to significant premium hikes for ACA exchange plans, a new analysis suggests.
HHS Secretary Azar's reform mantra: 'common sense' by Paige Minemyer Wednesday, February 21, 2018 HHS Secretary Alex Azar wants to take a common-sense approach to potential insurance and healthcare reform.
Proposed rule would expand short-term insurance plans by Evan Sweeney Tuesday, February 20, 2018 A proposed rule issued by HHS on Tuesday would expand short-term coverage, a move Seema Verma said will have "virtually no impact" on ACA premiums.
Hospitals want to cut back on free care. Critics say no way by Pauline Bartolone, California Healthline Tuesday, February 20, 2018 Four California hospitals want to reduce the amount of free and discounted care they’re required to provide.
CMS: Growing Medicare enrollment will drive spending trends by Paige Minemyer Thursday, February 15, 2018 Healthcare spending growth grew at a slightly faster rate in 2017, according to a new report from CMS.
Suburban poor discover healthcare’s nowhere land by Elaine Korry, Kaiser Health News Friday, February 9, 2018 More low-income people now live in suburbs than in cities or rural areas, putting a strain on local health services.
CHIP faces a funding cliff, experts warn by Paige Minemyer Wednesday, January 31, 2018 The insurance program that covers more than 9 million kids could still face financial issues down the line, experts say.
