CMS finalizes rule to cut Medicaid DSH payments for some hospitals
Under the new definition, hospitals can only receive disproportionate share hospital Medicaid reimbursements for beneficiaries who are primarily insured by the safety-net program.
Medicare Advantage plans provide less intensive post-acute care, study finds
The research found no differences in 30-day hospital readmissions or mortality, but the study’s authors said more analysis on patients’ long-term functioning was needed.
Teladoc still looking for tech investments, M&A amid operational review
The telehealth vendor is trimming expenses, but it could pursue deals with strategically or financially attractive companies.
Ukrainian national pleads guilty in Vermont hospital ransomware attack
The attack against the University of Vermont Medical Center in 2020 cost the hospital millions of dollars and limited operations for weeks.
Ascension posts $231M in quarterly operating income as labor costs come down
The Catholic health system attributed its results to increased patient volumes and successful cost-cutting initiatives.
No Surprises implementation created uptick in in-network claims: Fair Health
From the fourth quarter of 2021 to the first quarter of 2022, in-network care as a percentage of all national claim lines increased 2.3%, the nonprofit found.
Mass General Brigham’s investment income boosted Q1 earnings
But operating expenses — including increases in supply and wage costs — continued to pressure the nonprofit.
Insurers brace for continued Medicare Advantage medical costs
The big question coming out of the health insurance earnings season is how much elevated utilization among seniors will carry over into 2024.
CommonSpirit trims operating losses in second quarter
The nonprofit improved net income but was still dogged by rising expenses in the quarter.
Disputes over surprise billing continue to soar, new CMS data shows
Arbiters are mostly selecting the higher payment offer in billing dispute determinations. That suggests No Surprises could actually raise premiums for consumers, one health researcher said.