Politics

States will face new rules in funding Medicaid. Mary Mayhew, CEO of the Florida Hospital Association, says new federal rules are threatening vital programs.

The nation’s prevention agenda should include the expertise needed to identify kidney disease before it becomes kidney failure.

The Trump administration has sent warning letters to 500 hospitals, and a message. Healthcare leaders see growing public demand for simpler information on pricing.

Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, outlined top priorities during an appearance at the Healthcare Financial Management Association conference.

Most doubt the long-term viability of the health system and say the tipping point is coming, and soon, according to a survey by Vitalic Health.

The Healthcare Financial Management Association’s conference offers scores of sessions, but there are some big themes.

The American Hospital Association released a report outlining a host of steps, including boosting primary care, reducing prices on drugs and cutting administrative waste, among others.

The department excluded nursing from a published list of professional degrees. Nurses say the new rule will make it harder for those seeking advanced degrees and hurt efforts to train more nurses.

This week, we’ll bring you a virtual event that looks at changes in the healthcare industry and shifts in federal policy.

Bhakti Hansoti of Johns Hopkins talks about steps for hospitals, state health officials and the importance of clear messages.

The leader of the health system isn’t a pessimist, but he says it’s important to plan for tough times. He says that approach has paid dividends.

WakeMed says joining Atrium is key to ensuring its long-term future, and Atrium has pledged $2 billion in investments. Some North Carolina officials have voiced concerns.

Nursing leaders talk about the violence and threats that nurses in hospitals are facing far too frequently.

UConn Health has signed plans to acquire Bristol Health, shortly after reaching a tentative agreement to add Day Kimball Hospital to the system.

Members of the American College of Emergency Physicians talked with lawmakers in Washington. One of those doctors describes the toll on staff and patients.

Lawmakers said health systems are charging Americans too much for care. Hospital leaders pointed to challenges with insurers and more Americans losing coverage.

Public health leaders praised President Trump’s choice to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. They say she would be a capable director, if given the authority to ‘follow the science.’

Health systems say the federal government’s planned inpatient payments don’t match with rising cost pressures. They also bristled at changes in reimbursements for joint procedures.

Robert Stone touts the importance of ensuring patients get the care they need and designing a system to do it. He also points to the need of broader public conversations to ensure access.

The president’s spending plan would reduce federal funds for medical research and other health programs.

Millions are expected to lose coverage in the coming years, and some hospitals are already making plans. Industry leaders say hospitals can’t afford to wait.

A new Public Citizen report finds that many hospitals could shut their doors or scale back services as Medicaid cuts take effect in the coming years.

Matt Cook, CEO of the Children’s Hospital Association, talks about the lack of access to care, a shortage of doctors and inadequate support from Medicaid.

Sally Werner talks with us about her plans for the organization, concerns about sustaining progress in the fight against cancer, biomarker testing and more.

Work requirements and state policies could mean 5-10 million may no longer be covered, according to the Urban Institute and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.