Reimbursement
The total costs of care for the first 30 days after hospitalization were lower at major teaching hospitals.
Readmissions occur for almost 20 percent of patients hospitalized in the U.S. and are associated with patient harm and expenses.
Consumers are also interested in technologies that will help them manage their health and engage with physicians.
High-deductible plans have made patients major payers of their healthcare, putting a strain on providers dependent on this out-of-pocket revenue.
American Hospital Association applauds the decision, in which billions of dollars are at stake.
During June, HFN will dive into the new payments, interview experts and report on what's really happening with value-based care.
The case for precision medicine has been made. Now, how do we make it happen?
The ROI is in no longer going about treatment by trial and error.
The ratio of private insurance to Medicare payments is even higher than the 209 percent average at some hospitals.
Pharmacy groups express frustration that CMS did not reform direct and indirect remuneration fees.