More hospitals are treating patients at home to reduce overcrowding. Here's how it works.
There are more than 380 approved hospital-at-home programs in 39 states, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. In overcrowded hospitals, the programs can help free up needed beds ...
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Want to cut Medicaid costs without hurting patients? Here’s an easy solution.
The establishment of a National No-Fault Medical Malpractice program for physicians and hospitals participating in Medicare and Medicaid is an easy, commonsense proposal that would preserve access ...
Want to reduce the cost of healthcare? Start with our billing practices.
Our nation’s healthcare system is fragile, in a constant state of teetering on the edge between precarious functionality, ...
‘I hope people have some kind of compassion’: Illinois patients, hospitals fear potential Medicaid cuts
Illinois patients worry about losing Medicaid coverage, and hospital leaders say cuts could lead to serious limits on care.
How Are Patients Choosing Ambulatory Surgery Centers?
When it comes time for planning an outpatient surgery, there are more options than ever before. Traditionally, all surgeries were performed in the hospital, but in the past 50 ...
Ohio senators should stand with constituents and help save Medicaid, Medicare | Our view
Millions of Ohioans from all parts of our state rely on Medicare, Medicare and Social Security. Our representatives in ...
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Wisconsin patients, families are wary as Congress prepares for Medicaid surgery
Max Glass-Hui is an energetic 14-year-old who romps through the modest home on Madison’s West Side where he lives with his ...
Fixing The Regulatory Flaws Biosimilars Face Will Help Patients
Regulatory reforms that improve the competitive landscape for biosimilars will promote drug affordability while incentivizing ...
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The Rising Importance Of Social Workers On The Home Health Team
Addressing social determinants of health (SDoH) is becoming increasingly important due to new regulations from the Centers ...
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How Medicaid fuels an economic engine for caregivers, family members and patients
By addressing people’s health care needs, the state-federal Medicaid program bolsters the broader economy as well, advocates ...
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New Medicare Rules Aim to Cut Radiation Exposure From CT Scans
Hospitals and imaging centers are now required to track and report radiation exposure from CT scans under new Medicar ...