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55% of hospitals expect revenue drop under health reform
As the U.S. Supreme Court decides the fate of the health reform law, 55 percent of hospitals and health systems think the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act will lead to a decrease in
Senator: Affordable Care Act repeal will hamper EHR adoption
If the U.S. Supreme Court rules that the entire Affordable Care Act (ACA) is unconstitutional , more than the law's individual mandate will be repealed. It would also hamper health information
Supreme Court gets to crux of health reform
One of the most highly anticipated U.S. Supreme Court cases in recent memory kicked off yesterday. Inside the Court, testimony was often technical and even dense, while, outside the court, the
IRS continues probe into nonprofit hospitals' charity care
A new report by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) said the agency had conducted nearly 600 reviews of tax-exempt hospitals and the community benefits they provide through the end of April. The IRS
AMA, GOP trying to kill new Medicare payment board
My wife recently surrendered to the relentless suggestions of her customers and purchased an iPad. She convinced herself it would be an indispensable tool for showcasing patterns and ringing up sales
Medicaid enrollees may cost more to treat under reform
Americans who will enter the Medicaid program as a result of healthcare reform will be sicker than the typical program enrollee, translating to at least higher initial costs, reports The Hill's
Rushing to the front of the line at HFMA
As I prepared to wing my way to Florida for the Healthcare Financial Management Association's Annual National Institute at the end of this week, I was confronted with a choice: spend $50 for a
CAQH partnership focuses on synchronizing med, pharmacy e-transaction rules
The National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP) and the Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare's Committee on Operating Rules for Information Exchange (CAQH CORE) have agreed to
Can negotiation with judges solve malpractice crisis?
Malpractice reform was a low-simmer issue that was once little more than convenient cover for Republicans offering alternatives to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. However, hospitals
States band together against health reform in court
The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will hear arguments on Wednesday regarding a Florida decision against the healthcare reform law. Three judges will decide whether to reverse Florida's ruling,
