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Up to 10,000 Medicare patients with chronic conditions will be able to get most of the care they need at home under a new demonstration project developed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The pilot is underpinned by the use of information technology.
Ascension Health and Alexian Brothers Health System announced Wednesday that the two will merge as of Jan. 1, 2012.
As a nationwide shortage of physicians looms, older doctors may find themselves taking a back seat to younger doctors suggests a new survey by physician recruiters, the Medicus Firm.
On Jan. 5, CMS will host a teleconference for physician-based and rural accountable care organizations (ACOs) planning on applying to participate in the Shared Savings Program.
The Greater Houston Health Information Exchange (GHHIE) is now operational after two physician groups successfully exchanged secure clinical messages via the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology's Direct Project Protocol service.
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced yesterday the award of more than $296 million to 23 states that have exceeded target enrollment under the Children Health Insurance Program (CHIP), which insures children 0-17 who live in a low-income household.
CMS will host a teleconference open door forum on Jan. 5 for physician-based and rural accountable care organizations (ACOs) that plan on participating in the Shared Savings Program.
The National Labor Relations Board issued a new rule last week that it says reduces unnecessary litigation and delays related to election procedures. Opponents, including those in the healthcare industry, argue the new rule speeds up union organizing efforts and restricts employers.
As drug shortages become more frequent and severe, providers are feeling the financial impact of the higher-priced alternatives and the personnel hours required to deal with the escalating problem.
The organization developing Maryland's health insurance exchange delivered recommendations to the governor and state legislature to support its operations, bringing the state another step closer to one-stop shopping for health coverage in 2014.