Susan Morse

Experts say problems seen in September in testing ICD-10 codes could turn into disasters when the new diagnostic code set goes live on October 1.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday gave its approval to Addyi, a pink pill that is being called "the female Viagra," though the drug carries far more risk than the famous male erectile dysfunction drug.

Walker said program would give states flexibility to close existing coverage gaps by having states manage high-risk pools. States could expand the pools, or pursue alternative approaches.

Faith Community Hospital is about to open a new $28 million facility in Jacksboro, Texas, a stark turnaround for a facility that nearly closed over poor management and unsafe conditions.

As rural hospitals continue to struggle to stay afloat, the Kansas Hospital Association is hoping to persuade the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to alter the way it reimburses so hospitals can focus more on outpatient and emergency services.

Member enrollment also falls below projections, despite the jump in insured population nationwide.

Okon Umana admitted to fraudulently billing Medicare for physician office visits, physical therapy and diagnostic tests among other things.

The health system plans to open as many as a dozen urgent care clinics over the next three years.

State officials had requested hospitals receiving payments and health plans reimbursing hospital providers to certify none of the contractual arrangements are above 120 percent of the Medicaid fee schedule, the allowable limit.

Kim Kardashian has removed an Instagram post touting Diclegis after the Food and Drug Administration scolded her for failing to include the risk information about the prescription morning-sickness drug.