Patty Enrado

RETURN ON PATIENT DOLLARS is where all the money is for providers, according to Elizabeth Woodcock, a speaker, author and consultant. Insurance follow up on claims that are denied, however, is a huge...

ROCHESTER, NY – The Greater Rochester Regional Health Information Organization (RHIO) began its four-office pilot in early December, enabling physicians to exchange health information....

NEW ORLEANS, LA – Findings from a data warehouse containing medical claims from three of Louisiana’s major payers reveals unwarranted variations in care throughout the state....

HARTFORD, CN – Aetna is launching an Aetna Health Actions Rx-Savings incentive program for its self-funded employer groups. After one year of adoption, its pilot customer,...

WASHINGTON – The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released a report to Congress recommending major changes to its Medicare hospital reimbursement system. Touting qua...

WASHINGTON – Payers are supporting Health and Human Services Secretary Michael Leavitt’s call for large payers, including Medicare and Medicaid, to mandate e-prescribing....

LOUISVILLE, KY – Health plans and large employer groups are looking to implement best practices and quantify ROI to validate wellness programs with incentives....

WASHINGTON - The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services sought input from consumers, purchasers, provider groups and associations, and other stakeholders as it developed its proposed changes to th...

WASHINGTON - The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on Monday released a report to Congress recommending major changes to its Medicare hospital reimbursement system....

WASHINGTON – After a decade of legislative attempts to bring true parity to mental health, Congress is poised to pass a bill that has teeth, when compared to its 1996 predecessor....