Analysis: House votes to repeal ACA’s Caddie tax
A review of the potential healthcare industry impacts from a repeal of the Affordable Care Act's Cadillac tax.
Analysis: Medicare reference-based pricing — down but not out
Although it appears North Carolina is abandoning its efforts to implement Medicare reference-based pricing for state employees, it’s likely not the last time a large employer tries to use this cost-cutting measure.
Analysis: Moving joint replacement procedures to the outpatient setting
A review of the potential margin impact on providers from the continued shift of high-volume, high-margin joint replacement procedures to the outpatient setting.
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: 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.
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: 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.
The price of precision medicine: 3 ways for health plans to manage genetic-testing costs
With spending on genetic testing expected to grow significantly, health plans can use three steps to get a handle on costs.