Short-Term Limited Duration Insurance Proposed Rule
This document summarizes the proposed rule published by The Departments of Treasury, Labor, and Health and Human Services amending the definition of short term, limited duration (STLD) insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage.
Minimizing Readmission Penalties with Palliative Care
Hospitals that invest in palliative care programs may reduce readmission penalties.
Tax Reform Implications for Healthcare Organizations
Tax-exempt hospitals prepare for the impact of provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017, including the repeal of the individual mandate under the Affordable Care Act and changes to tax incentives for charitable giving.
Strategies for Managing Third-Party Liability Claims
Boston Medical Center has achieved average cycle times of 90 and 120 days respectively for workers’ compensation and motor vehicle accident claims.
Governors Push Value-Based Pay Shift to Control Costs
Feb. 22—A bipartisan group of governors urged a range of steps by federal, state, and private payers to spur the shift to value-based payment and help control spiraling healthcare costs.
11 Metrics Reveal the Best Strategies For Cutting Outpatient Prices
A scoring methodology is the first step in evaluating outpatient service price reductions without sacrificing financial viability.
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.
Payment on Motor-Vehicle Claims: An Untapped Source of Revenue in Uncertain Times
George Abatjoglou explains the importance of knowing how to process a common, but often mishandled, type of claim.
BPCI Advanced Improves Care, Physician Alignment, and Revenue
A healthcare thought leader explains how hospitals can generate savings, improve clinical care, and foster physician alignment by participating in BPCI Advanced.
Healthcare Challenge Roundtable: Making Price Transparency More Effective
Although health plans may need to take the lead on the issue of price transparency because of their unsurpassed access to pricing data, sustainable solutions will involve significant input from stakeholders across the spectrum.