Newer payment models should be part of holistic transformation efforts, CMS deputy administrator says
Healthcare industry stakeholders can expect a new approach to how federal payment models are formulated, as a newly released rule for Medicare coverage of kidney care illustrates.
Reimagining care delivery to emphasize physician-consumer relationships and the human touch
The healthcare industry needs to make changes that emphasize the physician-consumer relationship and help people take charge of their own care, says the author of a new book.
CMS is curtailing voluntary participation in the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement bundled payment model
Hospitals that participated in the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement model on a voluntary basis over the last three years will be excluded after Sept. 30.
Better integration with primary care can help address the ongoing mental health and addiction crisis, report finds
Enhanced network adequacy standards, value-based payment models and targeted investments in technology are vital to improving behavioral healthcare in a way that will meet escalating needs.
Healthcare Leadership Council report: Lessons the U.S. should draw from the COVID-19 response to prepare for the next public health emergency
The healthcare industry should implement specific policy and regulatory steps to bolster the public health infrastructure in preparation for future crises, according to a new set of expert recommendations.
Why investing in hospital-acquired pressure injury prevention technology makes financial sense
Investing in technology that helps prevent costly hospital-acquired pressure injuries can result in significant cost savings for hospitals.
How a West Texas hospital used a PSH to improve outcomes and cut costs
A not-for-profit hospital in West Texas undertook a perioperative surgical home initiative wit a focus on caring for geriatric patients with hip fractures and demonstrate how such an initiative can improve patient access and clinical outcomes while reducing a hospital's cost of care.
Financial Sustainability Report: January 2020
This January 2020 inaugural issue of the Financial Sustainability Report, sponsored by Kaufman Hall, features articles on creating care pathways to eliminate unnecessary variations in care and on creating a dashboard to reduce spend on high-cost medications.
Physicians score well in Quality Payment Program but receive little for it
HFMA's Chad Mulvany says the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) program needs to be simplified to allow all providers to participate without it being overly burdensome.
McKinsey & Company survey: Physician perceptions of COVID-19 risk influence referral patterns
HFMA's Chad Mulvany says these McKinsey findings illustrate the importance of involving physicians in the development and execution of checklists used to safely reopen clinics and restart non-emergent procedures.