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Policy and Legislation

By Bernie Monegain | 11:31 am | May 04, 2017
New York hospital owes millions for improperly billed Medicare claims in 2012 and 2013, but the recovery period may have passed.
By Kaiser Health News | 09:59 am | May 04, 2017
Covering treatment for the 35,000 of Louisiana's uninsured and Medicaid-dependent residents with hepatitis C would cost the state $764 million.
By Susan Morse | 09:40 am | May 04, 2017
House has scheduled votes at 10:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m., with the repeal vote likely in the afternoon, according to Politico.
By Kaiser Health News | 09:27 am | May 04, 2017
There are only 52 Republicans in the Senate, so they can't afford to lose more than two GOP votes, assuming every Democrat opposes the measure.
By Susan Morse | 03:23 pm | May 03, 2017
Representatives Fred Upton of Michigan, Billy Long of Missouri endorsed the bill Wednesday.
By Jeff Lagasse | 02:11 pm | May 03, 2017
Between 34-59 percent of physicians remain in practices of nine or fewer, while roughly 39 percent are employed by hospitals.
By Jeff Lagasse | 08:44 am | May 03, 2017
Health Affairs study shows the current penalty structure leads some hospitals to be penalized persistently, leading to financial burden, study says.
By Kaiser Health News | 08:20 am | May 03, 2017
Individuals in this age group benefitted from ACA provision allowing them to stay on parents health plan, after which they must weigh options.
By Susan Morse | 03:53 pm | May 02, 2017
Waiving the rule through a process called martial law allows them to vote when ready, rather than waiting the one day required, according to The Hill.
By Susan Morse | 12:27 pm | May 01, 2017
Bill gives no guarantee of funding for cost-sharing reduction payments, viewed by insurers as crucial to stabilizing ACA premiums.