Jeff Lagasse
Meeting the objectives of the final rule will be necessary to ensure compliance by January 1.
A predictive analytics model predicated on phone reminders cut missed appointments significantly, data showed.
"Most favored nation" approach would break from GOP free-market orthodoxy by tying Medicare payments to what other nations pay.
Blacks were more likely to serve in several occupations deemed essential during the pandemic, from healthcare support to social work.
Thinking about telehealth as a site of care is a philosophical consideration for those looking to sustain success with the care model.
The exposed information included patients' full name, date of birth, contact information, and admission and discharge dates.
Those linked to health systems were 99% less likely to receive penalties and 29% more likely to receive performance bonuses.
The new name and branding strategy are meant to evoke the regular rising and falling of the tides, suggesting dependability.
This has bottom-line impacts for hospitals, especially as they look to recover financially from the worst of the pandemic.
Only 54% of Medicare patients referred to home healthcare services following a hospitalization received home healthcare visits.