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About 40 new ACOs entered the program, which is less than the 100-plus new ACOs the program averaged in its first 7 years.
Many BPCI-participating hospitals instead elect to send patients to home health organizations, which are less costly.
Participation almost doubled year-to-year, while the number of clinicians taking part in MIPS declined.
The device is a significant departure from traditional surgical treatments for sleep apnea.
While CMS says it is now allowing therapist assistants to perform services, Premier says the agency's definition requires a skilled professional.
A balance between primary care providers and specialists showed results, particularly among high-risk patients with chronic conditions.
There are a number of strategies health systems can employ to maximize their already-existing assets, from property to data.
CMS said it would encourage development of wearable or implantable artificial kidneys through cooperation between developers and the FDA.
Overall, hospitals in the CJR model saw a 3.7% decrease in average episode payments for lower extremity joint replacements.
The federal court declined a request by Republicans for more time; Briefs are to be filed by end-of-day Friday.