Minimizing Readmission Penalties with Palliative Care
Hospitals that invest in palliative care programs may reduce readmission penalties.
Administration’s Budget Proposals for Fiscal Year 2019
This summary provides highlights of the healthcare proposals included in the Trump Administration's fiscal year (FY) 2019 budget.
Solving the Opioid Crisis: A Critical Role for Medicaid
The Medicaid expansion has benefited states hardest hit by the opioid epidemic and has eased the burden of uncompensated care on hospitals and other healthcare providers.
Medicaid Expansion Enrollees Increase Healthcare Costs
Jan. 25—Healthcare costs have continued to increase among those who enrolled in Medicaid under the healthcare reform eligibility expansion, according to a new analysis.
CHIP Deal Lifts Pressure on Hospital Margins
Jan. 24—Children’s hospitals got a big financial boost from the recent deal to fund the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) for six years as part of a short-term funding bill.
Video: Tips for Secure Medical Record Transmission to Payers
Common mistakes are not using security options to send records and not tracking what data or claims are sent.
Why Hospitals Support Kentucky’s Medicaid Waiver
Jan. 15—Kentucky’s recently approved Medicaid waiver has drawn criticism for implementing “work requirements,” but hospitals say the details make it more palatable.
Medicaid Expansion Lessened Hospital Closures: Study
Jan. 9—The expansion of Medicaid eligibility under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) helped prevent some hospital closures in those states, according to new research.
Why Hospitals Should Partner With Home Health Agencies
By bringing post-acute care into patient homes, home health services are reducing readmissions by 31 percent and overall healthcare costs by 24 percent.
Trend Toward Increasing Payer Deductions Continues
Payer deductions continue to increase, with government payers far exceeding private and managed care plans.