Reimbursement
Anthem-affiliated health plans are limited to seven days for the initial prescription for short-acting opioids.
WellCare will provide Medicaid and Medicare services to Mission Health's six hospitals, other providers.
Ohio's insurance department will work with insurers to finalize the products and rates that will be available in 2018.
"I'm not sure" was the most common response to every question in this year's survey, NueMD said.
Organizations say reducing the reporting burden on clinicians and increasing flexibility is making the broad changes more manageable.
Novartis hasn't announced their final cost but the 'quantum leap' price tag expected has implications for reimbursement and insurance premiums overall.
Arkansas physician says he would be struggling to keep up with the rapid payment model changes without the ACO affiliation.
CMS will focus only on providers and suppliers that have high claim error rates or billing practices that vary significantly from their peers.
Centene, Blue Cross Blue Shield in individual states, others, fill gaps left by Anthem's exit from exchange market.
The five categories of special statuses ultimately determine the requirements you will have to comply with when you participate in MIPS, expert says.