Jeff Lagasse
Internal and external gaps in interoperability were the second most-cited barrier to VBC adoption, at 19.7%.
The defendants ordered unnecessary tests that were reimbursed by Medicare, with laboratories sharing the profit, DOJ says.
The dip in the uninsured rate was especially pronounced among those with low income.
Moral distress results from managing the complex ethical issues in healthcare practice and patient care, and it can be draining for nurses.
Making the process more palatable for consumers can help to avoid revenue leakage and lawsuits.
The agreement includes annual raises and a workforce development program to address looming staffing shortages.
The nonprofit health system has sponsored numerous programs and services that help address social determinants of health.
The savings for Medicare fee-for-service would vary by specialty, but would total more than $20 billion next year alone.
Family support services, good access and transportation are some of the most-needed social services to address SDOH.
By investing earlier in social determinants strategies, health systems stand to save money in the long term and improve outcomes.