How one ACO leveraged universal truths of value-based contracting for success
A finance leader of successful East-coast accountable care organization describes the key factors that have enabled the ACO to thrive under value-based payment contracts.
White House healthcare leader expresses skepticism of mandatory models
The Trump administration’s healthcare policy leader was openly skeptical about further use of mandatory payment models after Medicare has added several in recent years.
Analysis: Haven’s first moves: Benign or disruptive?
The rollout of Haven insurance in 2020 for the 1.2 million combined employees of Amazon, JPMorgan Chase and Berkshire Hathaway should not be dismissed by other industry players.
Federal policy drives hospital-practice deals but not M&A between hospitals, MedPAC finds
Federal policy is not driving hospital M&A but is encouraging hospital purchases of practices, a key congressional advisory group said.
How hospital quality executives are pitching value-based payment to CFOs
Healthcare quality-improvement executives see ways in which an emphasis on value can improve some hospitals’ finances.
Analysis: ‘Medicare for All’ supporters more concerned about cost
New survey results: Those that favor Medicare for All are more dissatisfied with the cost of healthcare and concerned about paying for care if they became ill.
Analysis: Walmart’s Centers of Excellence program goes local
Walmart’s use of Embold Health to provide its employees with access to high-quality, cost-efficient providers has the potential for broader impact.
Analysis: 2018 Medicare ACO results: Promising but not sufficient
A review of CMS’s recently released 2018 MSSP prompts HFMA’s Chad Mulvany to suggest as a society, the U.S. needs find additional ways to close the deficit between our means to pay for federal healthcare programs and what these programs cost.
Analysis: What to expect after the Texas vs. Azar ruling
There’s still much to be argued and dealt with regarding Texas versus Azar, and no final decision on the ACA should be expected until June 2020 at the earliest.
Nov. 4-8: A Medicare advisers meeting is among the week’s national healthcare events
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission’s two-day public meeting is among major healthcare finance events taking place this week.