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New research suggests that hospitals can lower their readmission rates and improve patient care simply by using oral nutritional supplements as part of an overall patient care protocol. Better nutrition is often overlooked as a tool to support better outcomes.
Not long ago, New York's Medicaid program had a pretty awful reputation: some of the highest per capita spending, mediocre care quality, coverage for medically dubious procedures and widespread fraud. Today, the state is making strides to shed that image.
Health plans with a high proportion of dual-eligible members may be at a disadvantage for receiving quality incentive payments, suggests a new study.
With venture capital firms currently investing record amounts in the healthcare space, mobile health entrepreneurs are keen to take advantage. As a result, next month's mHealth Summit Venture+ Forum may be the place to see many deals go down.
More hospitals are receiving penalties than bonuses in the second year of Medicare's quality incentive program, and the average penalty is steeper than it was last year, government records show.
The complexities of managing dual eligibles may cause difficulties for health plans and providers trying to achieve improved quality outcomes.
Earlier this year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressed several misunderstandings around ICD-10 in its "Myths and Facts" guide. While CMS debunked some of the most common ICD-10 myths, much of the industry is still confused about key topics.
More hospitals are receiving penalties than bonuses in the second year of Medicare's quality incentive program, and the average penalty is steeper than it was last year.
Aetna is partnering with an oncology practice in Pennsylvania to offer members seeking cancer care a patient-centered medical home network, and to offer clinicians a decision-support application.
The Obama Administration's latest triage for health reform is largely a punt to states on insurance policy cancellations, and could bring consequences of its own.