When Push Becomes Pull: The Next Phase of the Transition to Value
The healthcare industry’s transition to value-based payment will likely continue, driven by physician interest in advanced alternative payment models.
High Discount Health Plans: Right for the Consumer, but What About PFS?
Organizations writing off more and more patient debt may want to explore new avenues for collaboration.
Proposed MA Change Positive for Plans: Analysts
Jan. 3—Proposed policy changes that were recently released for Medicare Advantage (MA) plans—coupled with expected rate increases—should boost those insurers, industry analysts say.
340B Suit Rejected—for Now
Jan. 2—Medicare payment cuts to hospitals in the 340B program went into effect Jan. 1 after a federal judge deemed too premature a last-minute request to block the new policy.
Forum Networking Webinar: Managing Third-Party Liability Claims: A Boston Medical Center Case Study
A Boston Medical Center patient financial services director shares strategies for managing third-party liability claims.
Preparing for MACRA Year 2: What Providers Need to Know
Sonya Bess outlines the changes coming to the MACRA Quality Payment Program in 2018.
The Changing Health Policy Debate and the Unyielding Imperative of Value-Based Care
Republican efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act have been temporarily put on hold while the party focuses on tax reform.
Analyzing the Frequency of Changes Among Worksheets in Medicare’s HCRIS
A study ranked worksheets providers use in filing Medicare cost reports by the frequency with which they needed to be updated, highlighting some areas requiring special attention from individuals charged with completing the cost reports.
The Year Ahead: What 2017 ACA Changes Could Mean for 2018 and 2019
Healthcare providers can expect an impact in 2018 from changes made by the Trump administration in 2017 that could lead to a decline in the number of Americans with health insurance and an increase in health plans with fewer benefits.
Emerging Value-Based Payment Trends Transforming Health Care in 2018
Hospitals and health systems plan a range of care delivery innovations in 2018 to help them reach more of the quality improvement goals of various payment models.