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In Seattle, three major hospital systems have sophisticated electronic medical records, one of the many goals of health reform. But the systems can’t talk to each other. Overcoming the obstacles will take ‘federal will and money.’

‘Facility Fees’ Are Surprise Cost For Many Patients

By Sandra G. Boodman October 6, 2009 KFF Health News Original

Facility fees, charged to patients who get treatment in hospital-owned outpatient clinics, are used defray to hospital overhead, pay salaries and meet stringent standards, hospital officials say. Critics say the fees are a way to increase the cost of care when patients can least afford it.

Tulsa Hospital Gives Medicare Patients Cash Back For Surgery

By Phil Galewitz October 26, 2009 KFF Health News Original

At Hillcrest Medical Center, which is testing a “bundled” Medicare payment system, some seniors get paid up to $1,157 for having surgery. The pilot program aims to save money and improve care by paying doctors and hospitals a lump sum and rewards the patients with part of the savings.

UnitedHealth Group Reaches Settlement With New York Attorney General Over Fees for Out-of-Network Services

June 11, 2009 Morning Briefing

Health Net Agrees To Pay $41M To Settle Charges That It Underpaid Out-of-Network Claims for New Jersey Members

June 11, 2009 Morning Briefing

Florida Surgeon Files Suit Over Allegations Four Health Insurers Conspired To Reduce Payments to Out-of-Network Providers

June 11, 2009 Morning Briefing

Transcript: Health On The Hill – September 21, 2009

September 21, 2009 KFF Health News Original

KHN’s Mary Agnes Carey and Eric Pianin discuss recent and upcoming activities on the Hill — part of a weekly series of video reports.

UnitedHealth Agrees To Pay $350M To Settle Class-Action Lawsuits Filed Over Alleged Underpayment for Out-of-Network Services

June 11, 2009 Morning Briefing

New York State Attorney General Launches Investigation Into Whether Health Insurers Systematically Overcharge Patients for Using Out-of-Network Providers

June 11, 2009 Morning Briefing

Checking In With Denver Health CEO Patricia Gabow On A “Model” Health Care System

August 14, 2009 Page

One of every four Denver residents is served by Denver Health, a system known for its efficiency and quality. CEO Patricia Gabow talks about how ‘integrated care’ works.

California Supreme Court Rules Against Balance Billing by Hospitals, ED Physicians When HMOs Decline To Pay Some Out-of-Network Care Costs

June 11, 2009 Morning Briefing

Ad Audit: Allies Of Obama Try To Ease Jitters About Health Care Changes

August 24, 2009 Page

The drug industry, physicians’ lobby and some backers of President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul argue that the changes Congress is considering will make the health care system more stable and affordable. But the ad promises more certainty about the future than Congress is likely to be able to ensure.

What The ‘Gang Of Six’ Wants From Health Bill

August 31, 2009 KFF Health News Original

If there is any hope of passing a bipartisan health care bill in the Senate, it may well lie with a key group of senators known as the Gang of Six. Three Democrats and three Republicans on the Senate Finance Committee have continued to work on a compromise health care bill through Congress’ summer recess. This story comes from our partner NPR News.

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