Reimbursement
Risk scores will be calculated using 75% encounter data, an increase of 25% over this year.
Online reviews matter about as much as what an older person hears from family and friends through word of mouth.
In the last week of December, an average of 6.9% of patient visits were due to the flu or flu-like illnesses, up from previous years.
Insurers were allegedly found to be exaggerating the health ailments of patients, receiving billions.
In all, roughly two in three Americans said their health was "excellent" or "very good," and about a quarter said it was "good."
House Energy and Commerce Committee also sends letters to physician staffing firms.
The antitrust case could have nationwide implications for how health systems negotiate with insurers.
The polarizing effects of a disappointing patient experience are more dangerous to medical practices than other businesses.
"California will move swiftly to challenge this decision," says California Attorney General Xavier Becerra.
When physicians bill out of network it means possible unexpected medical bills, undercutting the functioning of healthcare markets.