Chelsey Ledue

Studies show that “never events” add significantly to Medicare hospital payments, ranging from an average of an additional $700 per case to treat pressure ulcers to $9,000 per case to treat postoperative sepsis.

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has made available $27 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding to help older Americans with chronic conditions improve their health and reduce the use of medical care.

Our Lady of Lourdes Healthcare Services, Inc., the parent company of two New Jersey hospitals, has agreed to pay $7.95 million to resolve allegations that the hospitals defrauded Medicare.

A new report indicates 20 states aren't doing well in efforts to prepare for public health emergencies.

The Departments of Justice and Health and Human Services have expanded Medicare Fraud Strike Force operations to Brooklyn, N.Y., Tampa, Fla., and Baton Rouge, La.

The National Committee for Quality Assurance has made changes to its disease management accreditation and certification requirements, adding voluntary performance reporting for five chronic conditions.

The American Academy of Family Physicians has stated that it "strongly opposes" the Senate amendment introduced by Sen. Arlen Specter (D-Pa.) which would postpone implementation of the CMS 2010 fee schedule.

Over the past twenty years, the percentage of uninsured Californians has risen, while the number of employers offering coverage has fallen.

The American Hospital Association says new data released at the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) meeting shows that Medicare payment for hospital services falls “woefully” short of covering costs.

A new coverage program allows Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield subscribers in New Hampshire to use walk-in and urgent care centers across the state when their physician is not available.