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Poor digital billing process associated with uncollected payments

Younger consumers are especially are willing to switch providers over a bad billing experience.

More 4 star or higher plans in Medicare Advantage and Part D star ratings, CMS says

There are 1,200 more MA plans than in 2018 and in 2020 a greater number rate 4 stars or more, CMS says.

Medicare Advantage plans on the rise ahead of open enrollment and star ratings release

A perfect storm of an aging demographic, lower premiums, high margins and CMS flexibility is behind MA success amid political Medicare for All.

Pressure ulcers cost the health system $26.8 billion a year

UCLA researchers have found that pressure ulcers first form on the inside of the body at a cellular level, says researcher and CEO Martin Burns.

HHS and CMS are offering safe harbor to Stark Law to promote value-based, coordinated care

Example of changes is allowing a hospital to donate free cybersecurity software to each physician that refers patients to its hospital.

Sentara Health partners on $100 million investment to improve housing in Virginia

The contribution is among the largest of any hospital in the nation to address the social determinants of health, according to the non-profit health system.

Sentara Health partners on $100 million investment to improve housing in Virginia

The contribution is among the largest of any hospital in the nation to address the social determinants of health, according to the non-profit health system.

Go365 wellness program reduces healthcare costs, Humana says

Members are given financial and other rewards for participating.

Go365 wellness program reduces healthcare costs, Humana says

Members are given financial and other rewards for participating.

President Trump signs executive order to protect traditional Medicare and MA plans

The order outlines sweeping policy and regulatory proposals including modifying Medicare fee for service payments to reflect the prices paid in MA plans and the commercial market.