FTC, DOJ finalize merger guidelines that could impede healthcare M&A
The new guidelines should give regulators sharper teeth in going after vertical and cross-market deals that have historically been difficult to challenge.
John Muir, Tenet hospital deal collapses following FTC lawsuit
John Muir Health will no longer acquire a California medical center from Tenet Healthcare, one month after regulators sued to block the deal over concerns it could drive up health costs in the region.
Biden administration urges 9 states to curb high child Medicaid, CHIP disenrollments
Nine states account for about 60% of the decline in children’s Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program enrollment from March through September, according to data from the CMS.
No Surprises Act dispute portal reopens again amid ‘challenging’ policy rollout
The CMS has repeatedly stopped and restarted arbitration this year as court cases snarl regulatory efforts to resolve surprise billing disputes.
Lawsuit alleges New Jersey’s telehealth licensure rules hamper access to care
The suit comes as relaxed pandemic-era licensure rules for virtual care expire. Standard regulations are onerous for patients who may not be able to access specialty care for rare conditions, the lawsuit said.
Elevance, BCBSLA resurrect $2.5B merger
Two months after the insurers shelved their plan to merge after public outcry in Louisiana, Elevance and BCBSLA are bringing a new plan to the table they think will assuage regulatory concerns.
[Podcast] Inside Healthcare APIs
This podcast series by Zelis explores how APIs can be leveraged to improve efficiency, offer a better experience, and drive innovation in the healthcare space.
Securing IoMT solutions for Telemedicine
Connected devices are making real-time patient monitoring and advanced care possible; but as with every new technology, cybercriminals lurk waiting to take advantage of vulnerabilities.
Digital Synergy: How televisions can power employee communication in healthcare
Discover how the utilization of UPshow SHIFT, in collaboration with Google ChromeOS, leverages TVs to enhance employee communications and engagement.
North Carolina AG sues HCA over degraded care quality at Mission Health
Attorney General Josh Stein slammed staffing and service shortages at Mission Hospital after HCA acquired it in 2019. “Responsibility for this downward spiral rests entirely with HCA,” the lawsuit says.