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Improvements in surgical readmissions slowed to the same pace they had before any penalties were announced in 2010.
Employers are demanding better value in their plans and consumers expect that Amazon experience.
HEDIS data underreported hospital admissions for at least three medical conditions, and the excluded admissions had higher readmission rates.
Patients saw increases of up to 12% in their out-of-pocket responsibilities for inpatient, outpatient and ED care in 2018.
The tool can help health systems optimize submissions and better predict potential issues with claims, the company says, giving recommendations to help mitigate denials before they're submitted.
New survey shows health executives are ready for increased risk assumption through commercial payers and Medicare.
At question is whether a temporary cap on funds makes retroactive payments moot, even as insurers upheld their part of the bargain under the Affordable Care Act.
Utilization is still being dampened by high deductibles and other cost sharing, but at the expense of employee satisfaction.
American Hospital Association, America's Health Insurance Plans say order will raise prices.
While the nation is going digital for services, healthcare needs a physician presence and Amazon is also expanding that strategy.