The CMS says it will continue to enforce EMTALA, including in cases where the health of a pregnant woman or unborn child are in “serious jeopardy.” However, the agency did not offer specifics about what constitutes serious jeopardy.
Ravi Coutinho tried to access mental healthcare he thought was covered by his Centene plan to no avail. The 36-year-old was later found dead, and his mother — who is bringing the suit — believes Centene is to blame.
Thomas Keane, who previously worked as a senior advisor to the deputy secretary of the HHS, began the role on Monday.
The EHR vendor plans to transition all its customers to the government health information sharing framework by the end of the year. Currently, 41% are live with TEFCA.
Attempting to prevent, prepare for and recover from violent acts in 2023 cost hospitals $18.3 billion, according to a new report from the American Hospital Association.
On Friday, the HHS fleshed out a preliminary budget released in the spring and gave new details about which of its programs would be terminated if the Trump administration gets its way.
After a three-year IPO drought, the industry is questioning whether the window for medtech public offerings is open following a small burst of activity.
Fewer doctors are working in practices they own as hospitals and private equity firms buy up medical groups.