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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.
Combining will help MaineHealth "build a system of integrated care," notably including a common electronic medical records system.
Nurses who earned a BA reported being significantly better prepared than nurses with associate degrees in several areas of clinical care.
The International Pricing Index model would reset Medicare payments for physician-administered drugs.
Superintendent Maria Vullo wants guardrails to ensure promised synergies result in cost savings for consumers.
The mapping tool identifies health professional shortage areas, hospital locations, workforce trends, wellness barriers.
Many physician practices lack the experience with data management and analysis needed to perform well in alternative payment methods, study says.
Consumers can use the TechDecks to measure blood pressure, weight and other metrics, then send those to doctors at BayCare.
Some providers see nine percent of their claims denied, and with each costing as much as $118, better processes can help realize cost savings.
ACOs in upside-only models need more than two years and the shared savings rate put forward by The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, lawmakers and stakeholders say.