More policymaking likely as the 2020 presidential election approaches
HFMA's Chad Mulvany says given the Trump administration’s focus on transparency, it’s possible the Transparency in Coverage final rule could be released prior to the election.
Mandatory Medicare ESRD model to launch in January 2021
A mandatory model for 30% of the clinicians and facilities treating kidney failure will launch Jan. 1.
Deductibles rising, underinsurance rates worsening in individual coverage, survey finds
Deductibles and underinsurance are increasing among those with individual-market coverage.
ED, inpatient volumes have stagnated since June, analysis finds
Hospitals’ ED and inpatient volumes have not improved since the June surge in patients following the resumption of most hospital services after COVID-19 service suspensions were lifted.
CMMI announcement foreshadows more mandatory bundled payment models
HFMA's Chad Mulvany says based on recently announced changes to BPCI-A episodes, a mandatory model may be defined much broader than currently.
Amid the pandemic, cost control becomes hospitals’ top benefits-related focus, survey finds
Health systems have prioritized cost control in their personnel offices in response to the pandemic’s revenue impacts, a new survey found.
CMS drops MFAR, launches Medicaid value-based payment push
CMS drops MFAR, launches Medicaid value-based payment push.
What can healthcare providers expect now that a COVID-19 relief package failed a procedural vote in the Senate
HFMA's Chad Mulvany says it’s not surprising the GOP's COVID-19 relief measure failed, given the package was negotiated without input from Democrats.
As states tweak Medicaid programs, enrollment increases fall far short of job losses
Medicaid enrollment increases have lagged far behind unemployment increases but are still pressuring states facing a budget squeeze during the recession.
Big Medicare bundled payment changes could cut participation, advisers say
Most BPCI-A participants will see major changes in 2021 ahead of a mandatory model in 2024, CMS says.