In a boost for cardiovascular care in the U.S., new research shows those suffering heart attacks and strokes were less likely to be uninsured for their hospital stays after states expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act.

In a recent report to the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) was asked to examine the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS’s) prior authorization programs, including its benefits and challenges. The GAO spoke with many providers, suppliers, and...

On August 9, 2018, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule that would redesign the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP). The proposed changes would accelerate the risks associated with participation, as well as tighten participation requirements. The redesigned program...

The Latin root for "hospital" is from Old French “hoste," which means "host" or “guest." Synonyms for host are multitude, abundance and wealth. That’s not what we think of when we imagine a hospital today. Too often we take what is presented without asking why. For example, why can't a hospital be more like a...