Jeff Lagasse
These key performance indicators reveal a lot about whether turning to a third party will prove to be a worthwhile investment and yield an adequate return.
The research highlights the challenges providers face in succeeding under value-based contracting.
Cognizant says it hopes to expand its range of digital solutions across the value chain, and address the large provider segment of the healthcare market.
By collecting and sharing patient satisfaction survey results hospitals are earning higher overall scores, according to research a provider organization conducted.
CMS has begun experimenting with bundled payment models in the hope of reducing healthcare cost inflation, boosting care quality.
Such surgeries represents an opportunity for Medicare, and other payers, to spend healthcare dollars in a way that rewards high-value care.
The hospitals are attempting to band together in order to compete with hospitals such as Massachusetts General and Brigham and Women's Hospital.
Along with Presence comes 10 of its hospitals, which will operate within Amita Health, a joint venture between Ascension and Adventist Midwest Health.
Meanwhile, 45 percent of likely Democratic voters want the president and Congress to focus on healthcare.
Roberts succeeds Kevin Brennan, CPA, FHFMA, who announced his retirement at the end of 2017 after more than 20 years with the system.