Reimbursement
When healthcare innovations aren't reimbursed, hospitals are forced to make tough choices about equipment.
Associations describe final rule as misconstrued, creating roadblocks and showing a lack of understanding about reality.
EHRs and other technological solutions and clinical tools change providers' minds resulting in better and more consistent care, expert says.
Final rule issued Wednesday addresses the collection of risk adjustment charges and making $10 billion in payments for the 2017 benefit year.
HHS Secretary Azar says the new hires will help CMS advance value-based care and consumer choice.
The move will gain additional stakeholder feedback after judge's ruling for additional review.
Rising medical costs continue to be the key driver of health insurance premium increases, insurance commissioner says.
The emerging technologies bring opportunities to increase revenue and boost patient experience and physician satisfaction.
Misaligned perceptions about the usefulness of quality metrics and technologies are also inhibiting the progress, Quest Diagnostics says.
American Hospital Association asked Congress to boost funding for rural telehealth, broaden their definition of rural and lift limitations like expanding the types of technology allowed.