Is Focus of Value Based Care Moving From Hospitals to Physicians
Recent changes to bundled payment models are the among the developments that suggest the Trump administration may be seeking to shift the focus of value-based care from hospitals to physicians.
The Challenges of “Repeal and Replace”
Despite the success of the “repeal and replace” platform during election season, politics and numbers are getting in the way of Republican efforts to get rid of the Affordable Care Act.
The Opioid Funding Controversy: A Portent of the Upcoming Bipartisan Healthcare Reform Debate
The continuing efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act could open doors for advocacy groups to revisit aspects of the legislation they want to change.
Executive Summary: Episodic Payment Model (EPM) Cancellation Proposed Rule
This document provides a brief summary of the Episodic Payment Model (EPM) cancellation proposed rule, published by CMS.
Catching Up on Your MIPS Strategy
A MIPS implementation plan involves creating a team, choosing metrics and a reporting mechanism, and looking at the new Medicare Part B payment model as part of your broader payer strategy.
Skyrocketing Prescription Drug Crisis: Action Needed
Legislative action by Congress is needed to address the problem facing the U.S. healthcare system from cost pressures caused by rising prescription drugs prices.
CY18 Updates to the Quality Payment Program Proposed Rule Summary
This document summarizes the CY18 updates to the Quality Payment Program proposed rule.
Executive Summary: CMS Quality Payment Program 2018 Proposed Rule
This document briefly summarizes the Quality Payment Program 2018 proposed rule published by CMS.
Physician Partnerships in the Era of ACA Repeal and Replace
Bundled care for the uninsured may presents an effective solution to the looming challenges facing the healthcare industry.
Overview of the Better Care Reconciliation Act as Drafted on June 28, 2017
This presentation summarizes the Better Care Reconciliation Act as drafted on June 28, 2017.