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Are there any state laws for health care?

Are there any state laws for health care?

While neither the federal nor state governments have cracked the code yet on the right mix of laws to ensure high-quality, affordable health care, states continue to be highly active, key players in developing approaches to address some of our most vexing health care challenges. We were unable to load Disqus.

What is the lower health care costs Act?

The recently proposed Lower Health Care Costs Act comprises several of these strategies, including the implementation of a federal APCD and an outright ban of some anti-competitive contract provisions, such as gag and anti-steering clauses.

How are States trying to control health care costs?

States have also begun to use benchmarking to control costs. The Massachusetts Health Policy Commission sets the state health care cost growth benchmark for all payers at 3.1 percent. Those that do not comply must implement performance improvement plans.

When did CMS issue new regulations for hospital conditions of participation?

CMS Issues New Regulations for Hospital Conditions of Participation The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule that revises the Conditions of Participation (CoP) required for hospitals and critical access hospitals (CAHs) participating in the Medicare and Medicaid programs (the Final Rule) on May 16, 2012.

While neither the federal nor state governments have cracked the code yet on the right mix of laws to ensure high-quality, affordable health care, states continue to be highly active, key players in developing approaches to address some of our most vexing health care challenges. We were unable to load Disqus.

What are legal issues affecting hospitals and health systems?

Here are 13 legal issues affecting hospitals and health systems in 2011. 1) Lawsuits against the mandate to buy health insurance. Since Congress is unlikely to repeal healthcare reform in the face of President Obama’s veto, any repeal in the next two years would have to come through the courts, and that prospect is becoming more likely.

The recently proposed Lower Health Care Costs Act comprises several of these strategies, including the implementation of a federal APCD and an outright ban of some anti-competitive contract provisions, such as gag and anti-steering clauses.

Are there any legal issues with healthcare reform?

The high court generally shies away from this, not wanting to be seen as usurping the powers of Congress. But the healthcare reform law could be an exception. 2) HIPAA and data breaches. Breaches of electronic data have become a major problem, as more providers switch to electronic systems.