Reimbursement
Since the introduction of the star ratings in 2016, they've been met with skepticism due to their methodology.
Juggling vendors can add costs for a health system, so it's better to focus on communication, convenience and the patient experience.
MA plans may offer non-health benefits such as transportation to grocery shopping for those with chronic conditions.
The joint venture will offer MA plans under the True Health brand to high-performing providers that are prepared to take delegated risk for MA populations.
The collaboration allows health plans to pay for healthcare-related social services delivered by community benefit organizations.
Declining margins and growing demands are forcing hospitals to rethink their rev cycle for the era of value-based care and patient experience.
CMS should eliminate mandatory mid-year changes and providers should be given more opportunity to give feedback, groups tell Seema Verma, Adam Boehler.
In low-scoring hospitals, 3 percent of heart attack patients returned to the hospital for a new heart attack within 30 days.
While value-based care isn't a mandate for pediatrics, there are still incentives to make the switch and provide the best care for patients.
With the most expensive medical care in the world and shorter life expectancies, the US is in what the authors call a healthcare crisis.