Congress seems inclined to expand site-neutral payment policies in Medicare (updated)
Momentum is building in Congress toward expanding site-neutral payment in Medicare, a move that could reduce payments to hospitals by billions of dollars per year. A recent hearing, which lasted 5 ½ hours, focused on various ideas for promoting transparency and competition in healthcare. The hearing included references to 17 bills or discussion drafts, several…
Healthcare News of Note: CVS finalizes purchases of Signify Health, Oak Street Health, moving into home healthcare and primary care
CVS Health has completed the acquisitions of Signify Health and Oak Street Health, expanding its efforts to implement a value-based payment ecosystem focused on holistic care. Chatbot responses to patient’s questions were preferred over physician responses, earning higher rankings from evaluators for both quality and empathy, according to a recent study. Increasing rates of depression,…
Turning it up in Music City: Get ready for HFMA’s Annual Conference in Nashville
HFMA’s Katie Gilfillan discusses plans for HFMA’s Annual Conference in Nashville. Learn more and register here. Also in this episode, Karie Ryan and Amy Pyke of Philips tackle some of healthcare’s greatest challenges with the strategic use of technology.
Cost Effectiveness of Health Report, April 2023
This issue of HFMA’s Cost Effectiveness of Health Report, sponsored by Kaufman, Hall & Associates, LLC, explores how a focus on fitness can promote health and deliver value for patients. Also included are reports on recent developments in the nation’s efforts to address health equity social determinants of health. Value-based care and fitness Why promoting health and…
Cost Effectiveness of Health Report, March 2023
The March 2023 issue of HFMA’s Cost Effectiveness of Health Report, sponsored by Kaufman, Hall & Associates, LLC, highlights recent Voices in Healthcare Finance podcasts addressing patterns of healthcare and societal perceptions that are at odds with larger efforts to promote healthfulness in the United States. Voices in Healthcare Finance The real dangers of an obesity…
Cost Effectiveness of Health Report, February 2023
The February 2023 issue of HFMA’s Cost Effectiveness of Health Report, sponsored by Kaufman, Hall & Associates, LLC, highlights efforts of health systems and other organizations focused on addressing issues of health inequity that plague our nation. Health equity Norton Healthcare and other health systems are making big moves to reduce health inequityBy Lola Butcher Health systems…
Cost Effectiveness of Health Report, January 2023
The January 2023 issue of HFMA’s Cost Effectiveness of Health Report, sponsored by Kaufman, Hall & Associates, LLC, explores ways community partnerships can begin to address the nation’s challenges related to health inequity and social determinants of health. Erica Coletti, CEO of Healthy Alliance in New York state, describes how her organization is leading the way…
Cost Effectiveness of Health Report, December 2022
The December issue of HFMA’s Cost Effectiveness of Health Report, sponsored by Kaufman, Hall & Associates, LLC, leads off with the latest report in HFMA’S Healthcare 2030 series, which examines why a focus on enhancing the patient-caregiver relationship is so critical in efforts to improve the health of Americans. The issue also provides a range of…
Gail Wilensky: No Surprises Act — where things stand after 16 months
Few areas of concern within our nation’s healthcare system have caused patients, their families and caregivers more consternation than surprise medical bills. Most of the new protections under the 2020 No Surprises Act became effective on Jan. 1, 2022. Last August, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and Treasury released a statement providing…
Kaiser Permanente is set to acquire Geisinger in a deal with major industry ramifications
In a move with implications for healthcare business models, Kaiser Permanente has announced plans to acquire Geisinger and form a new nonprofit organization. Upon acquisition Geisinger will join Risant Health, an organization that is being launched by Kaiser Permanente’s hospital arm. Geisinger and future acquisitions will operate as distinct entities and retain their current branding…