Example of changes is allowing a hospital to donate free cybersecurity software to each physician that refers patients to its hospital.
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Coordinated care model leads to decreases in unscheduled, preventable hospitalizations
The Oregon model may promote more efficient use of resources, driven by primary care and financial incentives for care coordination.
Illinois Medicaid spending was reduced in pediatric population, with limited savings from care coordination
There was a decrease in utilization among CHECK-enrolled patients, but the reduction was similar in the control group.
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A quarter of total U.S. health spending estimated to be waste
Administrative complexity accounted for the most waste, estimated at $256.6 billion, and pricing failure was a close second.
Improving healthcare access in the Pacific Northwest requires better planning, infrastructure
More than 80% of people in Portland, Oregon and 51% of people in Seattle have poor access to their care, findings show.
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.
Profitability declined in August as volumes begin to soften, says Kaufman Hall
Organizations that can better predict volumes and react to changes will have a competitive advantage in the industry.
UnitedHealthcare survey shows more consumers are turning to technology
A record number are using the internet or mobile apps to comparison shop, and among those who do, 39% have changed their provider.
Anthem, MassChallenge HealthTech to collaborate on accelerator launch
The model is reportedly designed for collaboration and hopes to tackle challenges ranging from artificial intelligence to population health.
