Jeff Lagasse
When people have negative experiences finding care or are matched with the wrong provider, they're more likely to opt out of the healthcare system.
When the next phase of the final rule's rollout occurs in January, payers will need to be ready for a new world of price transparency.
Failure to provide timely access to requested medical records was a potential violation of the HIPAA right of access standard, said OCR.
Overall, 51% of enrolled patients using Adstiladrin therapy achieved a complete response, with all signs of cancer disappearing.
Four of the state's largest healthcare systems have signed the agreements, which link financial incentives to improvements in health equity.
Racial minorities and women are continuing to make inroads into the field as total enrollment in medical colleges increases.
BehaVR and OxfordVR say their combination creates the largest virtual reality healthcare delivery platform.
The bill seeks to extend the 5% advanced APM incentive payment for providers for an additional two years.
The full-risk arrangements are expected to accelerate BCBSM's efforts to shift reimbursement away from the traditional fee-for-service model.
Employers projected a higher average increase for next year, and they should prepare for continued accelerated cost growth.