The Internet of Things (IoT) has transformed the way we live our lives.  By Ray Parker - 10/20/17

Anthem is partnering with CVS Health to start IngenioRx, a new pharmacy benefits manager.  By Eric Oliver - 10/20/17

Here are three legislative updates for ASC leaders to know:  By Mary Rechtoris - 10/20/17

Florida officials have strived to pass a bill permitting 24-hour stays at ASCs, including Rep. Paul Renner, R-Sarasota, according to newdailynews.com.  By Mary Rechtoris - 10/20/17

Alex Azar is the latest candidate to join the ranks for the next potential HHS head, according to The Washington Post.  By Mary Rechtoris - 10/19/17

Twenty-six states expanded Medicaid benefits in 2017, with 17 more planning to do so in the coming year, according to Kaiser Health News.  By Eric Oliver - 10/19/17

The American Gastroenterological Association compiled tips for physicians to help them avoid paying a penalty related to CMS' 2017 Quality Payment Program.  By Eric Oliver - 10/19/17

$2 Million Judgement Against Anesthesiology Practice for Improper Billing of Time Units Places Spotlight on Coding Details and Documentation  By Matthew Harrison, RHIA, CPC, CCP, Chief Compliance Officer, Medac Anesthesia Business Partners - 10/18/17

Sens. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., and Patty Murray, D-Wash., agreed on a bipartisan deal that would restore the ACA's cost-sharing subsidies for two years, the New York Times reports  By Eric Oliver - 10/18/17

U.S. News & World Report released its Medicare Advantage Plan ratings for 2018.  By Eric Oliver - 10/17/17

Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., told The Hill that negotiations over the Children's Health Insurance Program are at a stalemate.  By Eric Oliver - 10/17/17

The American Gastroenterological Association and Alliance of Specialty Medicine urged legislators to increase flexibility around the Merit-based Incentive Payment System.  By Eric Oliver - 10/17/17

Physicians still prefer to operate in a fee-for-service payment system, according to a US Front Line of Healthcare Survey.  By Mary Rechtoris - 10/13/17

The Trump administration is discontinuing cost-sharing reduction payments to health insurance companies, according to a statement released by HHS Acting Secretary Eric Hargan and CMS Administrator Seema Verma.  By Mary Rechtoris - 10/13/17

A survey, conducted by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives and KLAS Research, showed providers with telehealth programs are planning on increasing their use of the programs despite reimbursement concerns, HealthDataManagement reports.  By Eric Oliver - 10/12/17

UnitedHealthcare released its Consumer Sentiment Survey to provide insight into what Americans know about healthcare.  By Eric Oliver - 10/11/17

The Medicare Payment Advisory Committee is arguing for a full repeal of the Merit-based Incentive Payment System, healthcare informatics reports.  By Eric Oliver - 10/11/17

The Green Mountain Care Board is debating whether Morristown, Vt.-based Copley Hospital is in violation of its certificate of need, the VTDigger reports.  By Eric Oliver - 10/10/17

Kaiser Health News outlines the following key facts on Medicaid, a social healthcare program that covers various healthcare services for Americans with limited resources.  By Mary Rechtoris - 10/10/17

HealthMine surveyed 500 Medicare plan members on a variety of topics related to healthcare including provider and payer communication and interaction as well as health management.  By Eric Oliver - 10/9/17