Jeff Lagasse
New report suggests basic tactics for eliminating system waste.
Payers are almost equally as likely to get decision support from websites than from consulting with colleagues.
One of the issues is that while costs are rising, consumers aren't prepared, as many are struggling with rising premiums and out-of-pocket expenses.
Nurses who earned a BA reported being significantly better prepared than nurses with associate degrees in several areas of clinical care.
Many physician practices lack the experience with data management and analysis needed to perform well in alternative payment methods, study says.
Some providers see nine percent of their claims denied, and with each costing as much as $118, better processes can help realize cost savings.
In contrast, 41 percent of payments were based on volume rather than quality and efficiency, two hallmarks of value-based care.
A vast majority of employers plan to focus on employee well-being, clinical conditions, employee experience and health IT.
Shifts in financing have pushed healthcare organizations toward addressing social issues that make it difficult for millions of people to stay healthy.
Drug samples were the most common benefits, with 55 percent of doctors reporting having received them.