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Many federal and state laws already mandate up-to-date provider directories.
Upending the health law plays havoc with a health industry that had invested heavily in strategies geared to the ACA's financial incentives.
Memorial Hermann Sugar Land becomes the first Houston-area hospital, and the third in Texas, to win the award.
The hospital has a model 2 bundled payment program for its congestive heart failure patients.
Despite stated preference for online options, 88 percent of appointments are still done by phone.
49 percent say they "often or always" experience feelings of burnout, would not recommend a career in medicine to their children.
Partnership will reward Community Healthcare System for meeting quality targets, will compensate for care coordination services.
Talix application analyzes member data from claims, electronic medical records and scanned paper documents to increase coding efficiency.
Hefty price tag is "regrettable," but worthwhile as end result is "more sustainable cost structure for insurance benefits," Allina spokesperson says.
Physicians should be models of leadership, articulate individual responsibilities, encourage insights from other team members, AMA says.