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Performance gains are linked to physician compensation based on clinical quality rather than volume.
After a judge blocked the attempt, CMS opened a new federal public comment period and says it believes KY HEALTH promotes the objectives of Medicaid.
Seventy-two percent of respondents cited reimbursements and payments as the biggest challenge for healthcare service company management teams.
With fewer nurses on the floor and the risk of falls and other issues ever-present, more hospitals are training digital eyes on their patients.
The types of ageism include unfair treatment of the elderly and negative stereotypes about older people in general.
Medicare Advantage insurers that miss enrolling dual-eligibles are losing out on an opportunity, according to Change Healthcare.
CMS letter to state Medicaid directors outlines new federal waiver to get reimbursed for residential treatment services.
Case study: Revised paper statements and new digital patient portal drove a 38% improvement in self-pay collections, a 21% reduction in cost-per-dollar collected and patient satisfaction rose from 28% to more than 50%.
Colorado has the highest prices in the six regions studied, while Maryland came in well below the average.
The law leaves in place government programs that provide free or subsidized contraceptive coverage to low income women.