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Increasingly, revenue cycle health now requires meeting patients halfway or more, with convenience and access at the center.
Hospitals use the ratings on quality measures as they seek skilled nursing facilities for inclusion in their preferred networks.
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.
A joint contract between CMS, states and health plans would pay a capitated amount to provide integrated Medicare and Medicaid services.
The change would ramp up add-on payments to hospitals that implement new tech and increase the wage index for rural and other qualifying hospitals.
Pre-existing coverage remains protected, though a new type of high risk pool approach could better tailor coverage for these enrollees, Verma says.
Even though M&A activity has slowed in recent quarters, health professionals don't expect the slowdown to last.
Part D drug spending projections are lower than last year because of slower price growth and a continuing trend of higher manufacturer rebates.