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About 5% of patients in the U.S. account for half the nation's healthcare costs; the challenge is to reduce their spending.
The numbers for MSSP participation starting this month are an important measure of ACO willingness to take downside risk.
For capitalism to continue in healthcare, negotiations need to continue behind closed doors, one expert said.
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.