Chad Mulvany, FHFMA
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Chad Mulvany, FHFMA
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Analysis: Medicare sequester extended as part of debt ceiling deal | HFMA
Healthcare providers should note that an extension of the Medicare sequester is part of the debt ceiling deal reached July 22.
Analysis: CBO says surprise-bill legislation reduces the deficit
The possible impact on physician payment rates from the Senate Help Committee’s legislation related to surprise bills has garnered strong support for an arbitration provision from the healthcare industry.
Analysis: CMS releases 2018 QPP participation results
A review of the results of the 2018 CMS Quality Payment Program and what’s increasing the percentage of physicians participating.
Analysis: House Ways & Means Health Subcommittee advances its surprise-bill draft legislation
Although the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee approved its surprise bill legislation last week, there are other factors at play in the coming weeks that could delay further action on it.
Why PAC discharge choices are key to success under risk-based payments
As demonstrated by the experiences of two health systems, developing an effective post-acute care strategy requires a focus on the discharge-planning process, stakeholder engagement, and data to promote stakeholder awareness.
Analysis: Deadline passes for NC state employee Medicare reference pricing contract
An overview of the North Carolina Clear Pricing Project, its contract deadline passing and how North Carolina’s hospitals have reacted to the CPP.
Analysis: Results from Medicare’s mandatory joint replacement bundle
A discussion of the results of the Medicare Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement program and three keys to implementing a successful PAC management program.
Analysis: The July 9 appeal of the lower court’s decision overturning the ACA
A review of the merits of the July 9 hearing on the ACA lawsuit and the question of whether the 20 state attorneys general and House of Representatives have standing to challenge the ruling that found the ACA unconstitutional.
Analysis: 6 strategies of successful ACOs revealed in OIG study
The six strategies used by successful accountable care organizations are discussed in a review of a study of successful ACOs, released by the Office of the Inspector General last week.
Analysis: New mandatory radiation therapy payment model
Details about the new five-year mandatory radiation therapy model released by CMS the week of July 8 are reviewed.