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CARES Act accounting implications will vary by healthcare type

The accounting rules for providers receiving funding through the CARES Act will vary widely by provider type.

Rich Daly June 24, 2020

Virginia Mason Institute transformation expert says healthcare systems can reduce waste and improve their margins

Virginia Mason Institute’s Rhonda Stewart shares how healthcare systems can reduce costs and improve patient and worker metrics by eliminating waste.

Deborah Filipek June 24, 2020

How to chart a course to success in the evolving post-COVID-19 healthcare landscape

A healthcare industry thought leader offered healthcare executives attending HFMA’s Digital Annual Conference guidance on how to develop a consumer-focused strategy that ensures their organizations will thrive in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis.

Eric C. Reese, PhD June 24, 2020

Bundled payment participants face choices on 2020 performance measurement, continued participation

CMS further detailed how hospitals should evaluate their 2020 options and whether to continue in the BPCI-A model.

Rich Daly June 22, 2020

CMS aims to spur value-based payment arrangements between drugmakers and insurers, including Medicaid

CMS says rule changes would allow more outcomes-based payment arrangements for Medicaid programs and commercial health plans.

Rich Daly June 19, 2020

Congress presses for some telehealth expansion policies to remain after COVID-19

Members of Congress increasingly support making permanent temporary policies that eased use of telehealth services.

Rich Daly June 18, 2020

Medicare reopens application period for Direct Contracting models

CMS opened the application process for Direct Contracting models to more providers.

Rich Daly June 17, 2020

COVID-19 pandemic weakens push for public option

The COVID-19 pandemic appears to have weakened the push of states to implement public option health plans.

Rich Daly June 16, 2020

How the Trump administration is weighing continued telehealth expansion

The Trump administration is examining several key factors to determine whether to continue expanded use of telehealth, says a senior official.

Rich Daly June 15, 2020

CMS issues reopening guidance to healthcare providers, patients

CMS has offered more reopening guidance for both providers and patients amid indications some patients may not return.

Rich Daly June 12, 2020
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