William O. Cleverley, PhD
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William O. Cleverley, PhD
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A closer look at healthcare payment methods
A short description of payment methodologies offers context on the argument about whether fixed fees are preferable to percent-of-charge provisions.
Why removing percent-of-charge provisions in managed care contracts won’t address concerns about high hospital charges
Removing percent-of-charge provisions in favor of fixed fees would not remove the factors that drive price increases, nor would it reduce administrative hassles or decrease risk.
Understanding Why Hospital Costs Are Increasing: It Depends on the Metrics
An analysis of factors driving increases in payment in the U.S healthcare industry, using Equivalent Discharges as the volume metric, finds that 84 percent of the increase are related to increased population and intensity of service.
11 Metrics Reveal the Best Strategies For Cutting Outpatient Prices
A scoring methodology is the first step in evaluating outpatient service price reductions without sacrificing financial viability.
Critical Drivers of Payment Differentials
Increases in hospital payment have not kept pace with general inflation. Healthcare leaders can isolate areas that help maintain or improve current performance.