SDOH: An emerging population health priority
In recent years, public health and not-for-profit organizations have focused on addressing social determinants of health (SDOH) and their impact on individuals’ wellness and ability to access healthcare services. Progress has been slow to date, but recent initiatives suggest use of effective approaches to addressing SDOH is gaining momentum.
‘This is what I’m able to do’: New fund seeks to help address racial inequities in healthcare
Nashville-based entrepreneur Marcus Whitney has launched a venture capital fund that will support Black-led healthcare business endeavors.
Chronic conditions, other health issues have worsened during the pandemic, physician survey finds
The health of patients, including those with chronic diseases, is worsening during the pandemic, say clinicians.
Ripple effects of the pandemic on the move toward value
In this HFMA executive roundtable, seven executives for health systems and health plans share how the pandemic has impacted their organization’s move toward value — and what it will take to foster transparency and trust under these models.
340B cuts, inpatient-only elimination lead hospitals’ OPPS concerns
Proposed OPPS cuts for 340B hospitals and outpatient payment changes drew the most concerns from hospitals and advocates.
Q&A: Humana expands value-based payment push
One MA health plan discusses how it’s pushing further into value-based payment and what that means for providers.
Cigna’s 2021 strategies highlight MA trends and the resulting effects on providers
One MA health plan discusses how it’s changing its Medicare Advantage plans in response to market trends, the pandemic, social determinants of health and Medicare policies.
How leaders should respond to social justice issues for the benefit of their employees and organization
In response to the ongoing social justice movement, leaders should thoroughly examine their organizations’ systems and policies.
110,000 Medicare beneficiaries were hospitalized for COVID-19 by mid-May
By mid-May, hospitals had treated 110,000 Medicare beneficiaries for COVID-19.
Coronavirus, Walmart and the risks and benefits of M&A
Rich Daly and Chad Mulvany cover the latest from Washington on the coronavirus, Joe Polaris of R1 RCM discusses how to reap the promised benefits of M&A and Rich Daly talks about his interview with Lisa Woods of Walmart.