Articles By Christine Kern
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Provider Perspectives On The Future Of Healthcare
1/1/2015
A study reveals there are gaps in healthcare outlooks between providers and patients. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
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Medical Home Network Reduces Readmissions 25%
12/24/2014
A model of care program for Illinois Medicaid patients in Chicago is getting positive marks. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
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Massachusetts Made Incorrect Medicare Payments To Hospitals
12/8/2014
The total of the overpayments was $3.3 million to 19 hospitals, according to OIG audit. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
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Study: Medicaid Expansion Costs Surge Won't Last
10/21/2014
Cost and utilization increases are predicted to be predominantly temporary By Christine Kern, contributing writer
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CMS Delays Audits Costing Taxpayers Up To $4 Billion
2/13/2014
CAGW argues new delay is unnecessary, expensive “oversight holiday” for hospitals. By Christine Kern, Contributing Writer
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CMS Proposes Tougher Health Exchange Standards
2/11/2014
CMS has proposed tougher standards for insurers who sell Health Exchanges in 2015. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
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Healthcare Spending Slowed For First Time In Over A Decade
1/24/2014
Shift in location for performance of services, frugality of the consumers, Obamacare credited By Christine Kern, contributing writer
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Record Number Of Fraud Cases In 2013
1/23/2014
Changes brought about by the Affordable Care Act, revitalized efforts by the FBI and National Strike Force result in record number of fraud indictments in 2013 By Christine Kern, contributing writer
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Ruling Federal Subsidies Can Be Used For State Exchanges
1/23/2014
Federal subsidies from Affordable Care Act may be applied to state or federal exchanges, strikes huge blow to opponents By Christine Kern, contributing writer