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Regulators Sue Vanguard Healthcare Over Quality of Care at Facilities

Regulators Sue Vanguard Healthcare Over Quality of Care at Facilities

Health regulators have sued nursing-home chain Vanguard Healthcare LLC, accusing it of providing poor patient care at some of its 13 locations, costing government insurance programs tens of millions of dollars.In their lawsuit, officials from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said the Brentwood, Tenn., company provided a level of patient care "that caused serious physical and emotional harm to highly vulnerable...


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Republicans Seek to Attack Affordable Care Act and Other Healthcare News

Republicans Seek to Attack Affordable Care Act and Other Healthcare News

Monday, September 12, 2016Potential Zika Funding Deal in Senate; The Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Health Marks Up Public Health Legislation; Updated Medicare Emergency Preparedness Regulations Released by HHS; HHS Releases Plans for Quality Payment Program in 2017Legislative ActivityRepublicans Seek to Attack the Affordable Care ActThis week House Republicans are putting the Affordable Care Act's summer headlines front and center.Both the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, as well as the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, will hold hearings focusing on the viability of the marketplaces and double-digit premium hikes.In addition, they will review work of the non-partisan Government Accountability Office (GAO), work of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Attorney General, committee investigations, and republican solutions.


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Telligen Helps Oklahoma Save Millions in Healthcare Costs, Improve Quality of Care

Telligen Helps Oklahoma Save Millions in Healthcare Costs, Improve Quality of Care

"This program is not just saving money; it's about finding innovative ways to help Medicaid members eliminate barriers to care and improve their health," said DJ Jones, Telligen's HMP Director."By engaging both members and physicians we have a better chance of improving outcomes, delivering value and lowering costs."For members with chronic conditions — from heart disease, to asthma to diabetes — Telligen embeds registered nurses within primary care practices and provides one-one-one health coaching, telephone support and home visits.