Jeff Lagasse
The stratified payment method showed the biggest impact among hospitals tending to the socioeconomically disadvantaged.
Forty percent of respondents said Trump's handling of healthcare makes them more likely to oppose him for re-election.
The majority of CFOs say they're not adequately prepared for the future given the rapid pace of change in the industry.
Providers have an opportunity to create brand loyalty by addressing negative online reviews, which can nearly double patient satisfaction.
Previous risk models hadn't considered functional impairments, as they aren't generally available in registries and trials.
The rate of revenue growth in 2018 eked ahead of expenses for the first time since 2015.
Increasingly, revenue cycle health now requires meeting patients halfway or more, with convenience and access at the center.
Asking physicians to reconsider the appropriateness of testing via hardwired alerts saves money without compromising care quality.
Seniors also reported their concern that rising healthcare costs will result in significant and lasting damage to the economy.
Medicare spends approximately $35 billion annually on care for beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease.