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Ghost Networks and Mental Healthcare

Bill of Health

by Rebekah Ninan A recent lawsuit in the Southern District of New York has alleged that the health insurance company Anthem Blue and Cross Blue Shield violated state laws and committed fraud by maintaining “ghost networks” of mental health providers. Rebekah Ninan’s (J.D.

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2024 Final Rule: CMS Announces More Changes to Medicare Advantage but Declines to Reform the “60 Day Rule”

Health Care Law Brief

The Final Rule adopts a host of reforms aimed at improving health care access, quality, and equity for Medicare beneficiaries that receive coverage through Part C (“Medicare Advantage” or “MA”) and prescription drug benefits through Part D. The Final Rule is effective June 5, 2023. Parts 417, 422, 423, 455, and 460.

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Tammany Health System create new residency program CHRISTUS nationally recognized for high-quality heart care Behind Ochsner LSU Health’s multimillion-dollar tech upgrades MAINE Millinocket hospital schedules renovation after $3.5M medical school to revamp philanthropic efforts Sage Health opening 3 central Md.

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Tammany Health System create new residency program CHRISTUS nationally recognized for high-quality heart care Behind Ochsner LSU Health’s multimillion-dollar tech upgrades MAINE Millinocket hospital schedules renovation after $3.5M medical school to revamp philanthropic efforts Sage Health opening 3 central Md.

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Vincent Parkview Health’s ASC strategy: 2 updates Indiana hospital margins lag behind nation, with some budgets in the red Report shows Indiana hospitals lost more than $700 million in income in 2023 Two Indiana Hospitals Receive a “D” in Patient Safety Franciscan Health to partner with nonprofits Beacon Health System receives $5.4M

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million for rural hospital expansion Hospices in Arizona & other states receive scrutiny over concerns of fraud, waste & abuse Phoenix Children’s Building New 44,000-Square Foot Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Firefighters oppose Banner’s planned $400M hospital There’s a growing nurse shortage in Arizona.

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Receiver unravels financial mess at Boston nursing home Baystate Health, Wellpoint reach multi-year contract agreement Cardinal Health opens medical product distribution center in Massachusetts Changing blood test protocol could improve patient care, catch disease sooner Mass. sold for $4.1B TEXAS Bivacor to implant more U.S.