Oct. 8-12: ACO Changes Urged for Consideration by Administration, Congress
Oct. 3—Healthcare industry leaders will gather next week at various meetings that will include discussions of high-profile accountable care organization (ACO) programs. The Medicare ACO program particularly needs changes, providers told federal officials this week.
Keeping Up-To-Date on Shifting Medicaid Eligibility Laws
A government affairs expert shares strategies for keeping up with complex Medicaid rules and stay in compliance.
Medicare Shared Savings Program “Pathways to Success” Proposed Rule
This document summarizes the Medicare Shared Savings Program - Pathways to Success proposed rule, published in the August 17, 2018, Federal Register.
Medicare Quality Pay Leads Practice Regulatory Burden
Oct. 2—Although insurance prior authorization and electronic health record (EHR) interoperability have garnered extensive attention as challenges for medical practices, a new survey fingers Medicare quality payment programs as the biggest hindrance.
Time to Reassess: Keeping Up with Changes to CJR Target Pricing
Performance improvement targets have shifted again in the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR) program. Darcie Hurteau explains why participants should reassess their program strategies in light of this change.
HFMA Comments on the CY 2019 OPPS/ASC Propsed Rule
HFMA submits comments to CMS on the CY 2019 hospital OPPS/ASC proposed rule, published in the July 31, 2018, Federal Register.
Forum Networking Webinar: Developing Rational Health Service Prices – Key Takeaways
During this Forum-exclusive networking webinar, attendees participated in an interactive discussion about approaches for setting hospital prices, as well as ways to reduce patient charges.
Forum Networking Webinar: Developing Rational Health Service Prices
During this Forum-exclusive networking webinar, attendees participated in an interactive discussion about approaches for setting hospital prices, as well as ways to reduce patient charges.
CY2019 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule
This document summarizes updates contained in the CY2019 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule, published by CMS.
Sept 30-Oct. 5: ACA Premiums to Decline for First Time
Sept. 27—Final premium rates for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplaces are expected to keep rolling in next week, even as the Trump administration is anticipating a historic first.