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June 2, 2014

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Significant Medicare coding errors signal need for physician education, OIG says

Nearly 42% of Medicare claims for evaluation and management services are incorrectly coded, according to a recent study from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the Inspector General. Here’s why. » Full article

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ACA coverage leads to safety-net hospitals seeing fewer uninsured patients, boosts primary care, study finds

A new study from the Urban Institute shows safety-net hospitals, which have traditionally treated a large number of uninsured patients, are seeing more patients with insurance as a result of the Affordable Care Act. » Full article

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U.S. measles cases jump to a 20-year high

The number of measles cases in the United States has reach a 20-year high, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. » Full article

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