Long-Delayed 340B Rule Takes Effect in January
Nov. 30—A highly anticipated rule to require better drug company compliance with a major discount drug program will go into effect Jan. 1—following multiple delays.
Your To-Do List When Health Plan Contracts Change
Six steps can help revenue cycle leaders manage health plan changes effectively.
Surprise Medical Bills, Direct Primary Care Gain Senate Attention
Nov. 28—Senators said they will push legislation to limit surprise medical bills and to support direct primary care as part of congressional efforts to control rising healthcare costs.
CY 2019 OPPS/ASC Final Rule
This document highlights the payment rate updates for CY 2019, included in the hospital OPPS/ASC final rule, published by CMS.
Lessons from a BCBS Plan’s Plunge into Value-Based Payment
Nov. 26—Commercial insurers—and Blue Cross Blue Shield plans, in particular—have been shy about moving into value-based payment (VBP). But one southwestern insurer’s experience may help change that.
Not Just Smarter Payment, Better Health Care
Jeb Dunkelberger describes how Highmark Health uses its experience as an integrated care delivery and finance system to advance strategies that improve the value of health care.
Understanding 5 Negotiation Styles
Understanding the five types of negotiating styles allows contracting staff to produce positive results during health plan discussions.
Solid Negotiation Skills Have an Impact on Health Plan Terms
Using human factors—knowledge, attitude, authority, objectivity, and negotiation skills—can help hospital contracting staff develop favorable terms with health plans.
Ask the Experts: Data for Health Plan Negotiations
What data do I need to arm myself with when going to the negotiation table with health plans?
What Healthcare Policies Will the Election Produce?
Nov. 9—A divided Congress may be a recipe for overall gridlock, but some healthcare policy watchers see hope for action in certain areas.