’nuff said
15
Nov
KY Governor-Elect Bevin and Health Care Federalism Post-ACA
15
Nov
By N Huberfeld http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/healthlawprof_blog/2015/11/governor-elect-bevin-state-autonomy-under-the-aca-and-medicaid.html# Matt Bevin will soon become Kentucky’s Republican Governor, which has created consternation regarding his plans for discontinuing Kentucky’s successful implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). While on the campaign trail, Governor-Elect Bevin first promised to end the Medicaid expansion; ... Read more »
N.Y. Attorney General Reaches Agreement With Urgent Care Clinics In First ‘Surprise Medical Bill’ Action | Kaiser Health News
20
Oct
The clinics have agreed to disclose more fully which health insurance plans consider them “in network.” Source: N.Y. Attorney General Reaches Agreement With Urgent Care Clinics In First ‘Surprise Medical Bill’ Action | Kaiser Health ... Read more »
New Discovery About Fructose Could Lead To Treatments For Cancer, Obesity And Diabetes – The Latest News
19
Oct
Scientists have discovered how one sugar – fructose – is transported into our cells. This finding could lead to new treatments to tackle cancer, obesity and diabetes. A study at Stockholm University, deploying x-ray crystallography, has found out how our ... Read more »
The lurking risks of hospital-employed physicians: Stark, Anti-Kickback and False Claims Act compliance | Healthcare Finance News
14
Oct
The federal laws prohibiting hospitals from paying physicians for referrals are not new, but hospitals need to be on notice: Examine physician compensation structure because enforcement actions are becoming more frequent. Source: The lurking risks of hospital-employed physicians: Stark, Anti-Kickback ... Read more »
Whistleblower Doctor Warns About Hospitals Hiring Physicians | Kaiser Health News
14
Oct
Orthopedist Michael Reilly believes the surge of doctors going to work for hospitals is not a healthy trend. He had a firsthand view of what can happen. Source: Whistleblower Doctor Warns About Hospitals Hiring Physicians | Kaiser Health ... Read more »
Biking Behind Bars: Female Inmates Battle Weight Gain | Kaiser Health News
14
Oct
Source: Biking Behind Bars: Female Inmates Battle Weight Gain | Kaiser Health ... Read more »
Advanced ambulance care increases mortality | Science Life
13
Oct
Source: Advanced ambulance care increases mortality | Science ... Read more »
Gov. Jerry Brown targets his next priorities as he decides on final slate of bills – LA Times
12
Oct
Capping a year dominated by uncommonly personal and emotional debates in the Capitol, Gov. Jerry Brown ended his work on legislation Sunday by banning the use of “Redskin” for school mascots, refusing to bar Confederate names on public buildings and ... Read more »
Conservative groups target health care regulations – The Washington Post
12
Oct
Politically active conservative nonprofit groups in Virginia have a new health care-related target: regulations for approving or rejecting medical facilities’ construction plans. Source: Conservative groups target health care regulations – The Washington ... Read more »