Medicare & Medicaid

The study contradicts assertions by some hospitals that the new payment system and changes to the 340B drug discount program would bring drastic cuts to reimbursement.

Researchers pinpointed success with comprehensive asthma education conducted by dedicated educators as part of a broader strategy to reduce readmissions among patients with the condition.

Scoring adjustments, quality measures, lack of sociodemographic consideration are major concerns for the group, who wants application deadline moved back.

Insured population, however, is expected to shrink from 91.1 percent in 2016 to 89.3 percent in 2026 thanks to the repeal of the individual mandate, study shows.

Companies will offer a new plan with prescription drug coverage in select markets beginning in 2019.

American Hospital Association President Rick Pollack said the organization is opposed to a $34 billion reduction in critical services.

Nationally, medical expenditures earmarked for obesity and related ailments rose 29 percent from 2001 to 2015. Here's a look at which states spend the most, and least, treating the condition.

Community-based interdisciplinary care management models that take a holistic, patient-centered approach by pinpointing access and engagement have been shown to successfully transform the lives of this dual-eligible population with their complex set of needs.

The changes have been praised by the American Association of Physician Assistants, which said past restrictions have forced patients into uncomfortable choices.

Supporters maintained that tax increases would be offset by the elimination of insurance premiums, copays and other costs.