Two dozen hospitals in Indiana are suing HHS, claiming that in the 1980s Congress authorized higher Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital funds than were actually paid, according to a report by the Indianapolis Star.
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois and the Illinois Hospital Association are partnering on a new initiative to significantly reduce readmission rates at Illinois hospitals by 2014, according to a release by the hospital association. So far, 201 Illinois…
Stephen A. Williams has been president and CEO of Louisville, Ky.-based Norton Healthcare since 1993 and has held various positions with the non-profit organization, currently the largest health system in Kentucky. A native of western Kentucky, Mr. Williams held his…
The University of Iowa Board of Regents will consider plans to develop a new $271 million children's hospital in Iowa City, according to a WQAD report.
Responding to a request from the state insurance regulator, Blue Shield of California has placed a 60-day delay on massive rate hikes that were scheduled to go into effect on March 1, according to a release from the insurer. Earlier…
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Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center is setting its sights on expanding its presence in the New York City suburbs by opening a second outpatient cancer center in Westchester (N.Y.) County, according to a Crain's New York Business report.
HealthPort recommends eight steps for hospitals to manage audits from recovery audit contractors and other outside agencies.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will hold a Special Open Door Forum to discuss the proposed rule for the Hospital Inpatient Value-Based Purchasing Program on Thurs., Feb. 10 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. EST, according to a CMS news release.
A recent survey by the New Hampshire Hospital Association suggests that the nationwide economic crisis is still having a negative impact on hospitals in the state, according to an NHHA news release.
TennCare, the Medicaid program of Tennessee, has begun issuing notice about possible changes — ranging from how many times benefeciaries may visit a physician each year to completely terminating certain services, according to a Volunteer TV report. With an $8…