Republicans in the House and Senate committees are preparing to summon CMS Administrator Don Berwick, MD, who was a recess appointment and has not testified before any Congressional committee since his appointment, according to a report by the Akron Beacon…
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Senate Democrats, still in the majority after the midterm election, are considering making changes to healthcare reform law with an eye to cost-containment, according to a report by The Hill.
Healthcare providers face a climate of increased investigation coupled with a quickly changing business environment. The Department of Justice has requested increases in its budget, including substantial increases in the DOJ’s 2011 budget for investigating and litigating healthcare fraud cases.…
With more Americans choosing high-deductible health insurance plans, healthcare professionals are concerned patients will avoid preventative care measures which are key to reducing medical costs, according to a Los Angeles Times report.
While New York City clinics may alleviate a pressing need for healthcare services, New York state officials say they aren’t substitutes or replacements for hospital emergency departments, according to a New York Daily News report.
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The American Medical Association has adopted a social media policy, intended to help physicians maintain a positive online presence while preserving the integrity of patient-physician relationships, according to an AMA news release.
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected a request to review the healthcare reform law before the matter is fully litigated, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.
An attorney for the Mayo Clinic argued before the U.S. Supreme Court this week, asking the justices to reject an Internal Revenue Service rule that levies a Social Security tax on medical residents, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
Hospital systems in Florida experienced generally strong profits in 2008 with hospitals in South Florida reporting net income of $160.5 million or 1.7 percent of patient revenues.
Community Health Systems has entered into an agreement that will extend the maturity date of $1.5 billion in credit through its CHS/Community Health Systems Inc. subsidiary, according to a CHS news release.