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The ACA—and Other Healthcare Issues Confronting a New Congress

Republicans have promised to repeal the Affordable Care Act when Congress convenes in 2017, but they have other healthcare considerations to address, as well. 

Gail R Wilensky, PhD December 19, 2016

A Framework for Predicting the Trump Administration’s Health Policy Moves

Considered unpredictable by many, the policies of President-elect Donald Trump’s administration are beginning to take shape in health care.

Ken Perez December 19, 2016

MIPS Implementation: What Healthcare Stakeholders Need to Know

Healthcare policy expert Billy Wynne analyzes what providers need to know heading into implementation of the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) component of MACRA.

Lisa Zamosky December 19, 2016

Hospitals Lag in Value-Based Payment but Plan for the Future

Although only one quarter of hospitals will meet CMS’s 2018 goal for value-based care, the majority are on track to increase value-based models within the next three years.

HFMA November 10, 2016

Finding Value in Healthcare Innovation Centers

Henry Ford Health System is bringing new ideas to market through its innovation center, which is called the Innovation Institute.

Laura Ramos Hegwer November 10, 2016

New Accountable Care Collaborative Shares Provider Stories

The Accountable Care Learning Collaborative is collecting case studies that illustrate how organizations are adopting accountable care. For example, one case study shares how the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center tackled governance and physician engagement.

Ed Avis November 10, 2016

Ensuring an Effective Approach to Budgeting

Having strict budget variance review processes facilitates meaningful conversations throughout the year and reduces the likelihood that spending will rise above budget targets.

Jeff Goldstein November 10, 2016

CHECK Targets Chronic Care Costs For Children

A care coordination program targeted toward children with chronic conditions who are also on Medicaid aims to reduce healthcare costs and improve patient engagement and outcomes.

HFMA November 10, 2016

Connecting Executive Pay to Performance

Given the availability of clinical data, population health data, and financial data, it is now possible to determine if executive compensation plans are driving or blocking organizational performance.

Ethics: Marty Martin November 10, 2016

Schuylkill Health Faces the Future by Changing its Course

Healthcare system’s new strategic course included four major concurrent paths: performance improvement efforts, campus integration, search for a strategic partner, and two different debt financings.

Eb LeMaster November 10, 2016
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