by Third Horizon | May 2, 2025 | Providers, Tea Leaves
Despite a recent Supreme Court ruling against hospitals in a case concerning Medicare’s Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) payments, hospitals plan to continue using the courts to challenge underpayments for treating low-income patients. The ruling limited...
by Third Horizon | May 2, 2025 | Providers, Tea Leaves
The Leapfrog Group’s biannual report shows that AI and technology tools are improving hospital safety grades, particularly in infection control and medication safety. High-performing hospitals are using tech to prevent errors and manage high-risk patients....
by Third Horizon | May 2, 2025 | Providers, Tea Leaves
Hospitals across the U.S. are bracing for the impact of President Trump’s tariffs on medical supplies, including syringes, personal protective equipment, and potentially pharmaceuticals, which could disrupt supply chains and raise patient care costs. While no...
by Jessica Casebolt | Jul 17, 2024 | Providers, Tea Leaves
The Supreme Court’s decision that overturned the longstanding Chevron deference, is expected to trigger a wave of lawsuits across the health care sector. The ruling diminishes federal agencies’ authority to interpret laws and strengthens the...
by Jessica Casebolt | Jul 17, 2024 | Providers, Tea Leaves
Telehealth advocates welcomed the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) proposed 2025 Medicare physician fee schedule, which extends key telehealth flexibilities introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic. The proposed rule includes permanent allowances...
by Jessica Casebolt | Jul 17, 2024 | Providers, Tea Leaves
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed a 2.6 percent reimbursement increase for hospital outpatient departments and ambulatory surgical centers next year, reflecting a projected 3 percent market basket increase offset by a -0.4 percent...
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