Hospital Takes Steps in ACO Direction
With an objective of improving the quality and value of care for patients and achieving overall cost savings, one hospital has
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Health Care – General
Clarifying Costs of Preventive Care
In an article published on www.northjersey.com, Irene and Betsy Card of Suburban Trends provide insights into the coverage and limitations associated
Read MoreHIPAA Ruling Regarding Correspondence Through Text Messages and Emails: Is Your Organization Compliant?
Organizations must understand the various ways that health care communications can take place, and how texting and email fit in
Read MoreHealthy Lifestyle & Longevity = Higher Overall Medical Costs?
That’s the premise of an article posted on www.denverpost.com by The Denver Post’s Aldo Svaldi. It may sound illogical, but the article
Read MoreNew Resources on Global Health Funding in the President’s Budget Request
(Source – Kaiser Family Foundation) We’ve recently released a new Kaiser Family Foundation budget summary of the President’s FY17 budget request, which proposes
Read MoreHHS Caught in Priority Squeeze on Medicare Appeals
With a steadily growing backlog of Medicare provider appeals, Health and Human Services appears caught in a dilemma that may result
Read MorePhysician Compare Public Reporting Information Sessions
(Source – CMS.gov) Interested in learning more about the future of public reporting on Physician Compare and how it will
Read MoreAmbulance Fee Schedule Fact Sheet — Revised
(Source – CMS.gov) A revised Ambulance Fee Schedule Fact Sheet is available. Learn about: Ambulance fee schedule background, payments, and
Read MoreInfluenza Activity Continues
(Source – CMS.gov) People 65 years and older are at a greater risk of serious complications from seasonal influenza. Do
Read MoreWill Healthcare.gov Get A California Makeover?
(By – Pauline Bartolone, Kaiser Health News) When 28-year-old Charis Hill found out the medication to treat her degenerative arthritis condition
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