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Majority of practices use patient wait lists, but plenty don’t and that could jeopardize patient safety, MGMA says

Major wait times are becoming the norm across the U.S., especially in primary care but also for specialists, MGMA expert says.

Blue Cross Blue Shield administrative costs spike by nearly 6% in 2017

Increases were found in all areas, except for claims and customer service functions.

Blue Cross Blue Shield administrative costs spike by nearly 6% in 2017

Increases were found in all areas, except for claims and customer service functions.

National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions, Remedy Partners collaborate to accelerate healthcare payment reform

The collaboration expands the ability of National Alliance coalitions and their employer/purchaser members to drive change in their respective markets.

National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions, Remedy Partners collaborate to accelerate healthcare payment reform

The collaboration expands the ability of National Alliance coalitions and their employer/purchaser members to drive change in their respective markets.

Senators grill HHS Secretary Alex Azar on status of migrant children

Azar went before Senate Finance Committee to talk drug costs, got grilled on immigration.

Senators grill HHS Secretary Alex Azar on status of migrant children

Azar went before Senate Finance Committee to talk drug costs, got grilled on immigration.

ACEP, AHA laud passage of massive opioid legislation package aimed at curbing the nationwide crisis

The bill, knows as the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act passed the House by a decisive majority of 396 to 14.

ACEP, AHA laud passage of massive opioid legislation package aimed at curbing the nationwide crisis

The bill, knows as the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act passed the House by a decisive majority of 396 to 14.

Value-based payment models don’t cut costs at market level, HFMA finds

There was no link found between the penetration of value-based payment models and growth in the total cost of care for Medicare or commercial payers.