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The underperformance in volume was a trend that held nationally for the most part, with discharges remaining steadily in decline.

The federal opinion is submitted as Democrats say they will release legislation to protect pre-existing conditions.

Firm predicts the trend will continue gaining momentum, giving traditional healthcare companies opportunities to sell non-core assets.

CMMI gave more than $622 million to 11 states as part of the Round 2 Model Test; New York implementing the most drastic changes.

The bill is being released near the ninth anniversary of the Affordable Care being signed into law.

The novel approach could cut down on adverse cardiovascular events for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, decreasing utilization.

The goals of consumerism and patient-centered care can be at odds, and the former may not be as effective in reducing costs as people thought.

A greater proportion of women were able to find affordable access to acute and preventive services, as well as insurance coverage.

The star algorithm fails to fully capture the typical observation that higher surgical volume is associated with better quality outcomes.

Thoracic surgeons are often reluctant to discharge patients on an accelerated time frame for fear of harm or readmission risk.