Susan Morse
Prices for goods and services in hospitals grew by only 0.9 percent in December compared to 2013.
Hospitals also saw a 55 percent reduction in uncompensated care visits in the first three quarters of 2014.
Workers at Seattle's largest employer signing up in droves for health plans that pair workers with these networks.
Department of Justice alleges AstraZeneca paid Medco Health Solutions in exchange for Medco maintaining Nexium's "sole and exclusive" status.
While majority of experts testifying Wednesday said the industry is ready, some worry about its impact on physicians.
Officials debate alternative policies to the reimbursement method.
St. Luke’s Health System in Boise, Idaho violated antitrust laws when it bought a large physician practice in 2012, according to an appeals court ruling Tuesday.
Based on income, 8 in 10 people could choose a plan with a premium of $100 or less after tax credits, feds say.
Providers, consultants say organizations already have a vested interest in the changeover after several delays, having hired coders to avoid lost reimbursements if they don't make the switch.
Yusef and other others carried out a scheme to defraud Medicare through the marketing of power wheelchairs and accessories and submitting false claims.