IRS guidance on HSA contributions should promote HSA use with HDHPs

19 years ago

David Harlow The IRS recently finalized its latest guidance on health savings accounts (HSAs), effective January 1, 2007.  (Additional IRS…

Massachusetts DHCFP releases proposed nursing facility rates based on new state budget

19 years ago

David Harlow DHCFP issued its SFY 2007 Medicaid nursing facility rate plan on August 11.  The aggregate increase is about…

Should we let the federales run Medicaid in the states?

19 years ago

David Harlow Tommy Thompson's latest crusade involves trying to get the feds to run Medicaid's programs for the elderly (rather…

Specialty hospital report submitted to Congress; calls for DRG tweaks, disclosure, enforcement

19 years ago

HHS announced on August 8 a strategic and implementing plan to address issues regarding physician investment in specialty hospitals (i.e.,…

The HITSphere

19 years ago

If you're interested in following news and trends concerning health information technology (HIT), be sure to check out the HITSphere,…

Moratorium for DRA imaging reimbursement cuts?

19 years ago

The Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, enacted in early 2006, is designed to cut $40 billion in federal spending (about…

Proposed ASC and OPPS rule issued by CMS

19 years ago

CMS proposes to change the way it pays ASCs, as required by the MMA.  It will phase in changes in…

EHR and E-Prescribing safe harbors finalized

19 years ago

CMS and the OIG finalized changes to the AKS regulations and Stark regulations, published today.  The HHS press release describes…

CMS releases final Medicare hospital fee schedule for 2007

20 years ago

On August 1, CMS released the acute care hospital inpatient prospective payment system rule and fee schedule for FY 2007. …

GAO speaks with forked tongue about Medicare physician fee schedule; physicians are on the warpath

20 years ago

In its July 21 report, Medicare Physician Services: Use of Services Increasing Nationwide and Relatively Few Beneficiaries Report Major Access…