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By Susan Morse | 06:58 pm | September 25, 2015
Turing Pharmaceuticals CEO Martin Shkreli on Friday defended, without apology, his decision to up the price of the drug Daraprim from $3.50 a pill to $750, during MedHed's online interview Friday at medcitynews.com.
By Henry Powderly | 03:41 pm | September 25, 2015
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on Friday said it has awarded more than $110 million to 17 hospital associations and health systems to support efforts in reducing patient harm tied to preventable medical errors and hospital-acquired conditions.
By Susan Morse | 12:06 pm | September 25, 2015
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid is prepared to go forward with the implementation of ICD-10 even if there is a government shutdown, according to statements reportedly made Thursday by CMS Deputy Administrator Dr. Patrick Conway.
By Henry Powderly | 11:23 am | September 25, 2015
This interactive list highlights what we think are 30 of the most important and engaging stories about ICD-10 from Healthcare Finance, Healthcare IT News, ICD-10 Watch and GovHealthIT, displayed using one of the many highly specific -- OK, weird -- codes included in the new set.
By Susan Morse | 10:23 am | September 25, 2015
The five-year model will be tested in seven states starting in January 2017: Arizona, Indiana, Iowa, Mass., Pennsylvania Tennessee and Oregon.
By Mike Miliard | 08:55 am | September 25, 2015
The American Health Information Management Association has just released a subscription-based tool to help providers find the right ICD-10 code as the October 1 rollout nears.
By Erin McCann | 08:53 am | September 25, 2015
Medical practices across the U.S. are now spending a lot more on technology this year, up nearly 34 percent from four years ago, according to a new MGMA report.
By Healthcare Finance Staff | 06:05 pm | September 24, 2015
Mark T. Bertolini, chairman and CEO of Aetna in Hartford, Connecticut and Joseph R. Swedish, president and CEO of Anthem in Indianapolis, argued before a Senate Judiciary subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights on Tuesday that local insurance plans would keep the industry competitive.
By Healthcare Finance Staff | 03:31 pm | September 24, 2015
The National Committee for Quality Assurance has released its newest rankings for health plans in the United States based on clinical and satisfaction scores. 
By Susan Morse | 12:12 pm | September 24, 2015
GE Healthcare has created Sustainable Healthcare Solutions, backed by a $300 million investment, to develop healthcare technology for governments, clinicians, private operators and non-government operators.