Originally published in Healthcare Dive Author: Ana Mulero Dive Brief: On Monday, Judge John B. Bates of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia blocked the proposed $37 billion merger between insurance giants Aetna and Humana over antitrust concerns. In his ruling, the judge stated the insurers “proffered...

This article was originally published in healthcarefinancenews.com and written by Beth Jones Sanborn Almost 70 percent cited cash flow and reimbursement as their top concerns, with similar numbers saying waiting for payment is painful. In 2017, cash flow and reimbursement for patient treatment will be the two most pressing...

By Jacqueline DiChiara on May 13, 2015 This article was originally published in RevCycleIntelligence.com As medical costs increase due to high deductibles and rising out-of-pocket costs, healthcare consumers are emptying out their wallets in a struggle to keep up. The act of paying a medical bill is a component of patient experience and satisfaction...

Article by Diane Bartz (Washington Post) A Justice Department attorney told a federal judge on Monday that health insurer Aetna’s planned acquisition of Humana would break antitrust law by reducing competition in Medicare Advantage and Affordable Care Act exchange businesses, kicking off a trial expected to last weeks. The...

By Michelle Andrews Tai Boxley needs a hysterectomy. The 34-year-old single mother has uterine prolapse, a condition that occurs when the muscles and ligaments supporting the uterus weaken, causing severe pain, bleeding and urine leakage. Boxley and her 13-year-old son have health insurance through her job as an administrative...

Let a case show you why it’s important for your healthcare system to Implement effective compliance programs. This article was originally published at the American Academy of Professional Coders’ website. By Ann M. Bittinger, Esq. United States of America ex rel. Baklid-Kunz v. Halifax Hospital Medical Center is one...