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Medicare rolls out carrots and sticks for hospital quality
By Staff WriterStarting this week, some Medicare funds will be withheld and then re-doled out to hospitals based on caliber of performance.
October 01, 2012
New Hampshire to base PPACA benchmark on WellPoint planOfficials say they want to model their essential health benefits package on a Matthew Thornton chassis.
October 01, 2012
Medicare market players unveil plansCarriers are making their approach to care delivery a key selling point.
October 01, 2012
New Hampshire to base PPACA benchmark on WellPoint planOfficials say they want to model their essential health benefits package on a Matthew Thornton chassis.
October 01, 2012
On the Third Hand: AutismHey, we've got to limit access to care somehow. Let's start with small children!
October 01, 2012
Medicare fines over hospitals' readmitted patientsThe program could cost 2,200 hospitals $125,000 each.
October 01, 2012
Medicare fines over hospitals' readmitted patientsThe program could cost 2,200 hospitals $125,000 each.
October 01, 2012
Imeriti, RZ Financial announce mergerThe combined company will provide an advanced technology-based platform for carriers.