Beth Jones Sanborn
Acquisitions rose to 48 in the first quarter, a 78 percent jump from fourth quarter of 2016, data shows.
Shah will serve as the new chief financial officer for two of their hospitals, Saint Thomas Midtown and Saint Thomas West.
The group is pressing CMS to make 2018 another transition year, more cybersecurity incentives and to streamline multiple Meaningful Use programs.
Almost 70 percent cited cash flow and reimbursement as their top concerns, with similar numbers saying waiting for payment is painful.
HRS said they hope to help patients and providers understand the critical roles they play in healthcare financial management.
"Eligible professionals" will submit eCQM data according to the 2015 specifications for their 2016 fourth quarter reporting.
While physicians are motivated to improve care quality, new frustrations with the complicated law coupled with change fatigue will bog doctors down.
Opportunities include expanding the list of acceptable activities, greater transparency, new tax guidance on improvement activities.
Changes to CMMI could drag down advanced alternative payment approaches, create narrower path with fewer specialty options and approaches.
Premier scored a 95.6, the highest rating of all companies analyzed, dominating in value-based care and financial improvement.