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Number of Top-Scoring Hospitals in Patient Safety Increases
Nov. 12—The share of hospitals earning the highest patient safety grades increased in the latest scorecard from a national organization.
What Healthcare Policies Will the Election Produce?
Nov. 9—A divided Congress may be a recipe for overall gridlock, but some healthcare policy watchers see hope for action in certain areas.
Medicaid, Drug Prices Could See Big Election Impacts
Nov. 7—On Tuesday, voters in three states approved expanding Medicaid eligibility to a total of more than 300,000 people.
Hospital Q3 Deals Active, But Off Recent Highs
Nov. 6—Hospital mergers and acquisitions (M&A) continued to set an aggressive pace in the third quarter of 2018, according to several tracking firms. However, the rate of deals was not this year’s fastest.
Mixed News in Physician Payment Final Rule
Nov. 2—Leading physician advocacy groups are celebrating some provisions in the final rule issued by Medicare this week. But other components could cause problems.
Physicians Want APM Changes to Slow—Contrary to Administration’s Plans
Oct. 30—Physicians across the country are concerned about rapid changes in alternative payment models (APMs) and want the process to slow down, according to a recent study. Meanwhile, Trump administration officials say physicians should prepare for accelerated changes.
Hospital Advocates Concerned About Trump Drug Price Plan
Oct. 26—Hospitals would face uncertain financial impacts under a Medicare drug payment pilot announced this week.
Amid Headwinds, For-Profit Hospital Outlook Stays Stable
Oct. 24—The outlook among for-profit hospitals remains stable over the coming 18 months, according to Moody’s Investors Service.
Medicaid Managed Care Overhaul Could Follow Election
Oct. 23—A so-called mega rule to overhaul federal standards for Medicaid health plans could come days after the midterm election, an industry leader said this week.
What Changes Are Coming to Medicaid in 2019?
Oct. 16—Additional state expansions of Medicaid eligibility are among the expected developments coming next year to the program, according to a former federal leader of Medicaid.