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This channel includes news coverage of healthcare policy and regulations set by Congress, the states, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and medical associations and societies.

Tracking private equity: Cardiologist, CEO share perspective on acquisition trends
The ongoing rise of private equity continues to be one of the biggest topics in modern healthcare.
Inmates in five states, including minors, to be granted Medicaid coverage
Inmates in Illinois, Kentucky, Oregon, Utah and Vermont will be granted access to patient care services, including behavioral health and drug abuse interventions.
AMA will aggressively support permanent telemedicine reimbursement
The American Medical Association said it will lobby for an indefinite extension of Medicare reimbursement for telemedicine services, fighting a Dec. 31, 2024, sunset date.
DOJ arrests 193 during nationwide crackdown on $2.75B in healthcare scams
The arrests include doctors, nurses and other licensed medical professionals accused of various schemes to defraud patients, insurers and Medicare.
CMS discounts dozens of drugs to thwart price hikes
Dozens of drugs are seeing price cuts that could save Medicare enrollees as much as $4,593 per day, CMS said.

Ohio's 6th Annual Healthcare Information Technology Day Highlights the Importance of HIT for Ohio Legislators

Columbua, Ohio, April 3, 2013 -- The connection between Ohio's economic future and Technology in Healthcare will be the focus of discussions with legislators at the Ohio Statehouse by advocates of Healthcare Information Technology (HIT) on April 11.

April 3, 2013

Healthbox Kicks Off Second Boston Accelerator Program with Lead Partner Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

April 2, 2013 -- Healthbox, a leading business accelerator that supports early-stage health care companies, kicked off its second program today in Kendall Square. After completing the inaugural Boston program in November 2012, Healthbox and anchor partner Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA), quickly launched a second program dedicated to supporting innovative start-up companies to respond to continued industry demand for creative solutions to pervasive healthcare challenges.

April 2, 2013

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Tracking private equity: Cardiologist, CEO share perspective on acquisition trends

The ongoing rise of private equity continues to be one of the biggest topics in modern healthcare.

Cardiovascular Business

Private equity in cardiology: 4 key takeaways from a 10-year analysis

Tracking private equity acquisitions can be challenging, but that didn't stop researchers from exploring the last decade of activity in cardiology. "It will be critical to monitor the effects on procedural utilization, quality and outcomes for patients with CVD,” the group wrote.

Cardiovascular Business

Private equity-backed cardiology group puts cloud-based technology in hands of its cardiologists

Cardiovascular Associates of America, backed by Webster Equity Partners, currently includes practices in eight different states. Its partner cardiologists now have preferred access to multiple cloud-based services provided by Athenahealth.