How healthcare providers can conduct a consumer-focused pricing strategy
The growth of consumerism in healthcare has made it imperative for healthcare providers to develop a pricing strategy that can help them achieve a competitive advantage among consumers in their markets.
Bipartisan policy group aims to slash hospital budgets
A group of policy advisers, researchersa nd politicians are urging a range of measures to cut spending on hospitals.
Why initiate health plan contract testing?
Various circumstances require providers to prepare for the impact of payment changes.
How to use contract testing and analysis to prepare for payment change
Whether a contract is new or up for renewal, a thorough understanding of the financial implications of changes to provider-payment terms is vital for continued operations.
OPPS final rule keeps site-neutral payments and 340B cuts; finalizes transparency requirements separately
The controversial major hospital payment cuts in the Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) final rule were retained from the proposed rule even though hospitals successfully have challenged them in federal court.
Dec. 16-20: CMS comment deadlines are among upcoming healthcare finance developments
A complete listing of healthcare finance-related hearings, conferences, webinars, public forums and deadlines for the week of Dec. 16.
Analysis: ChenMed moves into new territory
ChenMed’s entrance into new markets will likely have an impact on ambulatory-sensitive ED visits and admissions for underserved Medicare Advantage patients.
Analysis: Timeline for CMS’s mandatory radiation oncology model appears to slip
It’s not surprising CMMI has slowed its pace on finalizing the proposed mandatory radiation oncology payment model given the complexity of the model and stakeholder opposition.
NFP hospital finances improve, Moody’s finds
Moody’s changed its outlook for not-for-profit hospitals from negative to neutral for 2020, citing improved revenue.
Analysis: More options for providers looking to directly contract with employers for episodes of care
Platforms like Carrum Health’s are meeting the demands of employers for higher-value care and the providers who want to meet these demands.