Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports about government data showing the wide variation in what hospitals charge Medicare patients for common inpatient procedures.
(Daily Report) May 08
The Wall Street Journal reports on how new federal rules and marketplace changes are fueling these developments.
(Daily Report) May 02
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizaitons, including reports that some Democratic senators have concerns about the health law's roll out as well as other news about the measure's implementation.
(Daily Report) Apr 26
The annual conference, part of the media and innovation company TED, is being held this week at Washington’s Kennedy Center, and it features a range of speakers meant to stir imaginative solutions and conversations around health care.
(Daily Report) Apr 17
The House GOP is moving slowly in naming negotiators to work through differences between the House- and Senate-passed budgets. The reason -- Republicans may want to avoid being on the record regarding politically-charged proposals related to Medicare and other issues. Also on Capitol Hill, new legislation was introduced regarding drugmaker rebates for "dual eligibles," and lawmakers scrutinize the Food and Drug Administration's oversight of drug compounder and raise concerns about electronic medical records.
(Daily Report) Apr 17
The New York Times covers the issue of centralized remote monitoring of intensive care patients, noting that "no one can say" if tele-ICUs "deliver on their promises."
(Daily Report) Apr 15
The American College of Physicians and The Federation of State Medical Boards cautions physicians about how they behave online, including the use social media.
(Daily Report) Apr 12
This week's studies come from Health Affairs, The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, JAMA Pediatrics, The Kaiser Family Foundation and news outlets.
(Daily Report) Apr 12
A selection of health policy stories from Minnesota, Colorado, New York, Delaware, Georgia, Oregon, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Arizona, Massachusetts and California.
(Daily Report) Apr 10
Also in the news, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has begun auditing some of the physicians who qualify for a Medicare EHR "meaningful use" bonus before they even receive a check -- a step that has triggered grumbling from organized medicine.
(Daily Report) Apr 09