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Higher cancer care costs in hospitals vs. doctors' offices
New research suggests that many facets of cancer care cost considerably more in a hospital setting rather than an office. The study , released by Avalere Health, concluded that oncology patients
Rebates, benefits vary in Medicare Advantage plans across country
Insurers managing Medicare Advantage plans provide varying degrees of rebates and additional benefits to their members based on geographical location, according to a report from healthcare consulting
Guest Commentary: Why the Medicaid payment model is shifting
Guest post by Dan Mendelson Across the nation, states are at an inflection point on Medicaid policy. States face tremendous fiscal strain due to persistent revenue shortfalls, increased costs in
Medicaid enrollees may cost more to treat under reform
Americans who will enter the Medicaid program as a result of healthcare reform will be sicker than the typical program enrollee, translating to at least higher initial costs, reports The Hill's
Tax-exempt hospitals under IRS's watchful eye
Remember Provena Health? It had portions of its property tax exemption removed in Illinois due to the comparatively low level of charity care it provided. It ultimately lost the battle to keep the
Home health co-pay could drive up hospital costs
The home healthcare segment is concerned about a potential patient co-payment for services that could cost the industry millions of dollars a year, reports Healthcare Finance News. A MedPAC advisory
Report: Health IT stimulus may not be enough
If you suspected that even $19 billion wouldn't be enough cash to get the whole healthcare industry to implement EMRs, you were right. That, at least, is the conclusion drawn by Avalere Health, an
