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Senators aim to rip cap off veteran health care payment

The crossbench has launched a bid to rule out caps on veterans' health spending into the future, after outrage linked to the looming cost limit.

AAP · Sep 15

Surprise billing dispute process in ‘crisis,’ groups say

A coalition of 67 health care industry and advocacy groups is urging Congress to revisit a surprise medical billing law to address an unforeseen problem from its enactment: the ballooning costs of settling disputes when services are performed out of network. The industry groups sent a letter to congressional leadership on Thursday pushing…

Roll Call · Sep 14

Trump Plans $500 Obamacare Rebates Before Midterms. Up to 1 Million Americans Could Get Checks.

The payments would go to certain Affordable Care Act enrollees in 30 states who the administration says were overcharged for their health insurance coverage.

International Business Times · Sep 12

Two Florida Men Sentenced in $34.8 Million Medicare Scheme That Sent Unneeded Braces to Beneficiaries

Two Florida men have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a $34.8 million Medicare fraud conspiracy that resulted in orthotic braces being...

Saving Advice · Sep 8

In 2011, Lovell FHCC joined a green federal challenge with 3 focus areas. 3 years later, LED retrofits cut electricity 15%, saving $500,000 and 7.4 million pounds of CO2

Lovell FHCC lighting project remains a useful example of how sustainability goals can produce measurable results when they are connected to practical investments. Joining the Federal Green Challenge in 2011 gave the facility a broader environmental framework, while the LED retrofit translated that commitment into lower electricity demand, reduced emissions,…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

In 2014, Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago cold-composted 320 tons of grass clippings across 120 acres, lifting waste diversion from 18% to 39% overall

The scale of Lovell’s campus made the strategy particularly significant. The facility occupied approximately 120 acres and included a full hospital, residences and a power plant.

The Economic Times · Sep 2

A Cyberattack on a Cancer Device Maker Exposed Patient Records as Health Care Breaches Pile Up

Novocure says a mid-August cyberattack exposed records for more than 1,400 U.S. patients, the latest in a run of health care breaches.

Medical Daily · Sep 2

How Is Intuitive Surgical's Stock Performance Compared to Other Health Care Equipment Stocks?

Intuitive Surgical has notably underperformed the Health Care Equipment industry over the past year, but analysts are highly optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Barchart · Sep 1

Michigan school districts offer insurance-free care to beat rising health costs

Three Michigan school districts are using a specialized clinic to tackle rising healthcare costs

The Independent UK · Aug 31

Insiders Are Betting Big on These 3 Healthcare Stocks

Insiders are buying shares of Braveheart Bio, BlossomHill Therapeutics and Elanco, three health care stocks with differing risk profiles, analyst ratings, and pipeline catalysts ahead.

MarketBeat · Aug 31