Reimbursement
Reimbursement to physicians is linked to the health outcomes of their patients.
CEO Stan Brezenoff emailed staff Thursday morning saying few positions would be filled, attrition would be used.
Study suggests that while ACOs are willing to accept increased financial risk, they are still learning how to manage populations.
Hospitals include Bayshore Medical Center, Clear Lake Regional Medical Center, West Houston Medical Center and East Houston Regional Medical Center.
But researchers also found declines in use of preventive care under high-deductible plans, suggesting people don't realize these services carry no out-of-pocket costs.
NYC H+H has said funds were already earmarked for use well before the October deadline.
Consumers are driven to expect better healthcare information and technology in part because they are required to pay more out of pocket.
The program has allowed hospitals of varying size to realize meaningful operating cash flow, Moody's says.
CEO Stanley Brezenoff sent blunt letter to state, said public health system has only 18 days of cash on hand.
Mavyret's price tag of $26,400 for a course of treatment is significantly below that of other hepatitis C drugs whose sticker price ranges from about $55,000 to $95,000.