CMS rolls out first rural health strategy
(By Emily Rappleye for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS’ new rural health strategy unveiled May 8 aims to improve access to healthcare for
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Health Care Redesign
UnitedHealthcare’s bundled payment program cuts readmissions 22%
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) UnitedHealthcare’s bundled payment program for knee, hip and spine procedures has generated about $18
Read MoreVirtual care is increasingly used for low-acuity needs
In a recent report from Accenture, it found about 70 percent of consumers are interested in virtual healthcare but only
Read MoreCouncil for Medicare Integrity urges CMS to implement prepayment claim reviews in fee-for-service program
(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) The Council for Medicare Integrity, a nonprofit advocacy organization, is calling on CMS to implement
Read MoreFederal kickback law might be used to bring down drug prices, FDA commissioner suggests
(By Ike Swetlitz for STAT) WASHINGTON — The commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, Scott Gottlieb, on Thursday suggested
Read MoreMedicare Advantage plans could cover adult day care, respite care and in-home support services in 2019
According to the Better Medicare Alliance, a Washington-based coalition for companies and groups with an interest in the Medicare Advantage,
Read MoreHumana launches national value-based hospital incentive program
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Humana will now reimburse hospitals based on quality improvement and performance metrics under
Read MoreBCBS of Texas: Some members may have to pay entire bill for nonemergent use of out-of-network ED
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) BlueCross BlueShield of Texas may begin requiring some members who access nonemergent care
Read MoreCMS renames ‘meaningful use’ to ‘promoting interoperability’ and changes ensue
(By Julie Spitzer for Becker’s Hospital Review) In its latest Inpatient Prospective Payment System and Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment
Read More5 employee benefits trends to cut healthcare costs in 2018
(By Megan Knowles for Becker’s Hospital Review) As leading U.S. companies like Apple and Amazon prioritize employee wellbeing and work
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