Analysis: Why physician practice acquisition by health systems is a growing trend
HFMA’s Chad Mulvany discusses why more physicians are selling their practices and what health systems need for these acquisitions to be financially viable in the long term.
Analysis: Kaine, Bennet public option health plan
HFMA’s Chad Mulvany reviews some possible short- and long-term outcomes of the public option health plan proposal by Senators Tim Kaine and Michael Bennet last week.
Analysis: What nonprofit hospitals should do to compete with healthcare industry disruptors
Health systems can effectively respond to nontraditional healthcare competitors in this review of findings from a Fitch Report of nonprofit hospital ratings.
Analysis: The pros and cons of large statewide ACOs
Experts say because of their sheer size, “super-ACOs” can bring stability to benchmarks but be difficult to manage.
Analysis: Why the U.S. healthcare system will ultimately move to population-based primary care models
Moving to alternative payment models and other preventative measures could help the U.S. address alarming chronic disease projections.
Analysis: CMS looks to partner with states to expand dual-eligible care models
CMS is encouraging states to test approaches to integrating dual-eligible patients’ care to improve outcomes and reduce costs for federal and state governments.
4 strategies for improved Medicare Advantage plan performance
Positive operating margins in the Medicare Advantage segment require a shift toward more effectively managing Medicare populations by recognizing their unique needs and characteristics.
3 Best Practices to Reduce the Cost of Healthcare Miscommunication
Will O’Connor discusses the top causes of miscommunication among medical staff and ways to avoid them to ensure patient safety and fewer malpractice claims.
3 Best Practices to Reduce the Cost of Healthcare Miscommunication
Will O’Connor discusses the top causes of miscommunication among medical staff and ways to avoid them to ensure patient safety and fewer malpractice claims.
Telehealth Use Among Medicare Patients Limited but Growing
Growth in telehealth use among Medicare beneficiaries is occurring in patients 85 years and older and living in rural areas.