1. 55 hospitals sue HHS over changes to Medicare reimbursements
Fifty-five hospitals from across the nation filed a lawsuit against HHS over its decision to reduce Medicare payments for inpatient treatment to account for the adoption of the controversial two-midnight rule.
2. Healthcare executives expect M&A to drive growth in 2016
Healthcare executives are optimistic about their organizations’ financial performance in the year ahead.
3. 2 Texas hospitals file for bankruptcy: 5 things to know
Forest Park Medical Center’s hospitals in Austin and Fort Worth, Texas, filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
4. Moody’s: 3 challenges facing the healthcare industry in 2016
The healthcare industry will face myriad challenges in 2016, according to a report by Moody’s Investors Service.
5. Hospitals strongly urge MedPAC to withdraw 340B payment proposal
The American Hospital Association sent a letter urging the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission to withdraw its draft recommendation to cut payment rates to hospitals participating in the 340B Drug Pricing Program.
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