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December 15 · Issue #198 · View online
Providing you with the latest health care headlines almost daily. Carefully crafted by Shawn Rossi. Questions? Email srossi@mhanet.org.
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Medicaid's managed care program still point of contention
Whether managed care companies overseeing the health care of Medicaid recipients is costing or saving money for the state was a point of contention Thursday.
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CDC: High level of flu activity in Mississippi
Mississippi is currently one of three states seeing a high level of activity from influenza-like illnesses, according to the CDC.
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South Mississippi Schools hit hard by beginning of flu season
The Flu bug is hitting Mississippi hard this season.
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Center for Population Studies Receives Portion of Kellogg Grant
The Center for Population Studies at the University of Mississippi is part of a collaborative partnership receiving W.K. Kellogg Foundation funds to help develop the health workforce in the Mississippi Delta.
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Cochran's health in spotlight again
Sen. Thad Cochran’s absence this week for a minor surgery is again prompting national speculation on his future as the GOP plans a tax cut vote.
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HIV advocates get millions donated
“We will never have an AIDS free generation if we don’t address the disparities and the burden of the southern state.”
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Williamson delivers range of services as certified nurse midwife
Cathy Williamson, in her work as a certified nurse midwife, notes that it’s never completely possible for a woman who’s going to give birth to know just what she’ll need.
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How will the tax bill impact health care? 5 experts weigh in
The GOP tax plan could have a big impact on health care policy, from repealing the individual mandate to triggering future cuts in health care spending.
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Providers warming to risk-based payments, survey shows
AMGA released the results of a survey of member medical groups and health systems that found that they expect nearly 60% of revenues from Medicare will be risk-based by 2019.
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House members urge Republican leaders to maintain PAB tax exemption
Thirty-nine Republican members of the House of Representatives yesterday urged Republican leaders to maintain tax exemption for private activity bonds.
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House leaders unveil short-term spending measure with CHIP funding
House Republican leaders yesterday introduced a stop-gap spending measure to fund federal domestic programs through Jan. 19.
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CMS releases FAQs on billing 340B modifiers under hospital OPPS
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services yesterday released Frequently Asked Questions.
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FCC addresses Rural Health Care Program, net neutrality
The Federal Communication Commission today agreed to issue a proposed rule that would update its Rural Health Care Program.
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Federal mental health committee issues recommendations to Congress
A committee created by the 21st Century Cures Act to better coordinate federal efforts to address serious mental illness and emotional disturbance today released its recommendations to Congress and federal agencies.
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Why Bundled Payments Are a Popular Option for Healthcare Payers
Bundled payments remain a great payment option for payers because they are a low-risk way to engage in value-based payments models that save healthcare costs.
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HHS watchdog says MACRA challenged by doc confusion, weak fraud protections
HHS’ Office of Inspector General said the CMS must work on ways to provide technical assistance to clinicians for MACRA participation and create a more robust integrity program.
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Political tensions ramp up on CHIP as hospitals urgently call for funding
The Children’s Health Insurance Program funding fight shows no sign of ending as next week’s spending deadline looms, and states and hospitals are mounting increasingly urgent pleas for action.
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Physicians fear future ransomware attacks could interrupt care
Practices need increased support to fend off attacks that jeopardize operations, says David Barbe, MD.
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10 IT trends at large delivery systems for 2018
Cybersecurity is getting more attention, while artificial intelligence’s benefits may not be realized next year.
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Growth of informatics supports actionable information to providers and executives
Informaticists must turn data into actionable information to support care decisions, says Pamela Lane.
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Healthcare organizations voice worry over end of net neutrality
FCC vote to eliminate regulations could impact care delivery via telemedicine and remote monitoring.
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CMS: 2018 HealthCare.gov enrollment approaches 4.7 million
Nearly 4.7 million people selected a 2018 health plan through HealthCare.gov between Nov. 1 and Dec. 9, including more than 1 million last week.
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Bipartisan Health Bill Is Losing Support
The seemingly imminent repeal of the Affordable Care Act’s insurance requirement has focused attention on Congress’ potential next moves on health care, including a bipartisan plan to shore up the insurance markets.
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What's changing in the tax bill Republicans are unveiling Friday
A higher corporate rate, lower top individual rate, and continuation of deductions that faced elimination are all part of a compromise due Friday.
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Individual Mandate Repeal Would Lead to Payer Financial Losses
The American Academy of Actuaries argued that a repeal of the ACA’s individual mandate would create financial payer losses and skyrocket premium amounts.
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