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Industry groups weigh in on HHS’ drug price blueprint
As the Trump administration takes aim at rising drug costs, organizations from across the healthcare industry are weighing in on proposals from its blueprint to address the issue.
Address regulatory burdens, antikickback laws to lower healthcare costs, experts say
In a healthcare system “designed to obfuscate,” it’s going to take collaboration and a focus on drug prices, administrative burdens and value-based care to lower costs for patients, experts said at a panel hosted by the Alliance for Health Policy last …
Address regulatory burdens, antikickback laws to lower healthcare costs, experts say
In a healthcare system “designed to obfuscate,” it’s going to take collaboration and a focus on drug prices, administrative burdens and value-based care to lower costs for patients, experts said at a panel hosted by the Alliance for Health Policy last …
CMS launches slate of initiatives aimed at curbing fraud, waste in Medicaid
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services launched several initiatives on Tuesday aimed at cutting down on fraud and waste in Medicaid. The programs, Administrator Seema Verma told reporters at a briefing, are part of the third pillar of the agency’…
Report: Value-based payment models haven’t cut costs yet
Value-based payment models haven’t yet led to significant cost reductions, according to a new analysis. Current models lack the incentives to drive delivery system change.
MedPAC: Medicare’s readmission program not causing increase in observation stays
CMS’ readmissions reduction program isn’t responsible for an uptick in observation stays, according to MedPAC. The group also reiterated its support for cutting payments to free-standing emergency departments.
Study: Community navigators can reduce the high cost of ‘superusers’ in hospital settings
“Superusers,” those costly patients who utilize high levels of hospital care, are a significant burden on the healthcare system. But a new study suggests that pairing them with community navigators can reduce their use of hospital services. Researchers in Tennessee found that the intervention reduced their healthcare encounters by 39%.
Study: Community navigators can reduce the high cost of ‘superusers’ in hospital settings
“Superusers,” those costly patients who utilize high levels of hospital care, are a significant burden on the healthcare system. But a new study suggests that pairing them with community navigators can reduce their use of hospital services. Researchers…
North Carolina attorney general seeks more details on Atrium Health-UNC Health Care merger
North Carolina’s attorney general is asking Atrium Health and UNC Health Care to provide more information on their merger plans. AG Josh Stein said he intends to ensure that the planned merger doesn’t increase patient costs.
North Carolina attorney general seeks more details on Atrium Health-UNC Health Care merger
North Carolina’s attorney general is asking Atrium Health and UNC Health Care to provide more information on their merger plans. AG Josh Stein said he intends to ensure that the planned merger doesn’t increase patient costs.
