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By Jeff Lagasse | 03:03 pm | May 09, 2018
To combat the reluctance to discuss financial strain, physicians should take the lead in recognizing and "diagnosing" financial strain, the authors recommend.
By Susan Morse | 12:51 pm | May 09, 2018
Funds targeted were appropriated but never spent.
By Jeff Lagasse | 12:08 pm | May 09, 2018
Burnout can hurt the bottom line, with research showing a consistent relationship between higher levels of physician burnout and lower levels of patient safety and quality of care.
By Susan Morse | 04:52 pm | May 08, 2018
Some entities, such as ACOs, have to create work-arounds because they won't include substance use information due to existing regulations, a witness told the House subcommittee.
By Jeff Lagasse | 04:14 pm | May 08, 2018
The lack of telemedicine's accessibility can negatively affect patient engagement and follow-through in care, according to new research.
By Susan Morse | 01:23 pm | May 08, 2018
Kentucky Indiana and Arkansas have also received ACA waivers for work requirements under policies adopted by the Trump Administration in November.
By Jeff Lagasse | 12:31 pm | May 08, 2018
The drive to deliver value-based care at a high quality is pushing nine of 10 hospitals to consider outsourcing to provide clinical expertise.
By Susan Morse | 06:17 pm | May 07, 2018
Recent survey shows 71 percent of ACOs would likely leave Medicare Shared Savings Program if required to move to a two-sided model.
By Mike Miliard | 05:17 pm | May 07, 2018
Healthcare organizations that use multiple RCM systems have higher rates of denials and big difficulties gathering and normalizing data, according to a new HIMSS Analytics report.
By Jeff Lagasse | 03:33 pm | May 07, 2018
Cuts could destabilize current specialty care referral networks serving children in need of specialized care.