Analysis: UAW provides direct primary care to manage healthcare costs
A review of the benefits for both healthcare providers and unions when they partner to offer union members direct primary care.
Revenue Cycle Strategist July/August 2019
The July/August 2019 issue of Revenue Cycle Strategist newsletter features articles on payer EHR integration, price transparency, chargemaster strategies and KPIs for Medicaid eligibility.
Strategic Financial Planning Summer 2019 Issue
Read the Summer 2019 issue of Strategic Financial Planning.
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: New solutions for funding SDOH service providers
A discussion of the benefits of the new independent practice association, which will provide funding and infrastructure to SDOH service providers to help those in need in the Capital Region of Albany, New York.
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: 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.
Single-payer concept for U.S. healthcare requires close fiscal scrutiny
The concept of "Medicare for All" has been a focus of much debate leading up to the 2020 presidential election, and the likely cost of such a program is an important factor that needs to be considered.