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Blaming drug costs, CalPERS considers 7% hike in HMO premiums

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The California Public Employees' Retirement System is poised to raise HMO premiums for state employees an average of 7.2 percent in 2016, evidence that rising hospital and drug costs could mean higher premiums in the private sector, too.

 

Why days cash on hand is so important for hospitals

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Changes in payment trends brought about by the Affordable Care Act, technology expenditures related to electronic health records, and fluctuations in cash flow from higher deductibles and patient copays have all impacted the need for readily available cash.

Changes in payment trends brought about by the Affordable Care Act, technology expenditures related to electronic health records, and fluctuations in cash flow from higher deductibles and patient copays have all impacted the need for readily available cash.

Slow Going on ACO Risk

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http://www.healthleadersmedia.com/content/HEP-317609/Slow-Going-on-ACO-Risk

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Even as participation in ACOs grows, providers are hesitant to advance to models with more risk. CMS has now extended the least risky ACO track for three more years.

Fifty Years In, Medicare Has Transformed Health Care. What’s In Store For The Next Fifty?

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http://healthaffairs.org/blog/2015/06/17/fifty-years-in-medicare-has-transformed-health-care-whats-in-store-for-the-next-fifty/

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Enrollment Gains and Favorable Profits for Health Insurance Leaders in 2014

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http://www.markfarrah.com/healthcare-business-strategy/Enrollment-Gains-and-Favorable-Profits-for-Health-Insurance-Leaders-in-2014.aspx

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D.C. hospital pays $12.9 million to settle false claims case

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Children's National Medical Center agreed to pay $12.9 million to settle a false claims case against it, the U.S. Justice Department said Monday.