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New Report Finds Integration with a Hospital System Can Protect Rural Hospitals, Patient Access to Care

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WASHINGTON – A new analysis conducted by Dobson | DaVanzo, an independent health economics and policy consulting firm, and commissioned by the Coalition to Strengthen America’s Healthcare, finds that hospital integration can offer small rural hospitals more financial security and resources, preserving patients’ access to care in rural areas.   “Whether a financially vulnerable rural hospital […]

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ICYMI: New Report Shows Hospitals Provide Life-Saving Care 24/7/365, When Other Providers Are Closed

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In case you missed it, the Coalition to Strengthen America’s Healthcare released new research by KNG Health Consulting which found hospitals serve an irreplaceable, “unique role in the healthcare delivery system by providing access to specialized and around-the-clock care not otherwise available.” This report also highlights how patients rely on hospitals more during serious health

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ICYMI: Corporate Insurers Diverted Billions from Medicare for Questionable Home Diagnoses

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In case you missed it, The Wall Street Journal details a new report from the Office of Inspector General (OIG) revealing how corporate Medicare Advantage insurers captured $4.2 billion last year in extra payments from home visits they initiated that led to no additional treatment. This report offers yet another example of certain corporate insurers

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ICYMI: “Denials for Dollars”: ProPublica Reveals How EviCore Helps Corporate Insurers Deny Care to Increase Their Bottom Lines

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In case you missed it, a new ProPublica investigation sheds light on how corporate insurance companies “often outsource medical reviews to a largely hidden industry” that grows insurers’ profits by engineering the prior authorization review process to increase how often requests are reviewed by medical professionals and, in turn, denials overall.   EviCore, a company owned

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New Analysis: Hospitals Unmatched in Providing Crucial Services — Including Mental Healthcare — and Caring for the Underserved

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New research highlights the unique, irreplaceable role of hospitals in providing care for their communities.     WASHINGTON – A new analysis by KNG Health Consulting, an independent health economics and policy consulting firm, commissioned by the Coalition to Strengthen America’s Healthcare, confirms hospitals and health systems provide access to around-the-clock emergency and specialty care that

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ICYMI: “Cancer Doesn’t Wait” – How “Unconscionable” Prior Authorization Delays Harm Care

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This month is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and in treating cancer, early detection and treatment can mean the difference between life and death. Yet despite life-saving advances in cancer treatments and preventative care, many patients still experience excessive delays and face unnecessary barriers in accessing care imposed by some corporate insurance companies. In case you

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World Mental Health Day Highlights Vital Role Hospitals Fill to Ensure Care

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World Mental Health Day on October 10 reminds us of the importance of accessible, affordable mental healthcare for patients across the globe. While we have seen significant progress — much of it thanks to hospitals and healthcare professionals who are integrating mental and physical healthcare and expanding awareness of mental health resources — there can

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ICYMI: Excessive and Inappropriate Medicare Advantage Denials Are Harming Louisiana Patients and Providers

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A recent story from Becker’s Hospital Review offers yet another example of certain Medicare Advantage insurers inappropriately delaying and denying care — at the expense of patients, providers and taxpayers.  Mike Thompson, a healthcare policy analyst and media liaison for the Louisiana Hospital Association, sheds light on how harmful Medicare Advantage plans are negatively affecting

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ICYMI: Corporate Insurers’ Excessive Delay-and-Deny Tactics Are Hurting Patients and Driving Up Healthcare Costs

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Even as an overwhelming majority of Americans are concerned about their access to affordable, high-quality healthcare, some corporate insurers continue to use tactics to drive up costs and delay and deny patient care. A new report adds to the growing body of evidence that exposes the great lengths some corporate insurers are going to put

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