The national disparity between gross charges for each procedure is significant with a 297% difference between the lowest and highest gross charge.
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MGMA looks at what’s ahead for physicians in 2020
Staffing shortages, regulatory burden and reimbursement, and patient expectations on cost, quality and convenience top priorities.
Causes of physician burnout differ by generation; so do coping strategies
The bureaucratic demands of medical practice topped the list of reasons for burnout for all generations, followed by long hours.
Reducing medical device life cycle costs an effective way to trim healthcare costs around the margins
The cost of ownership and repair of medical equipment, from infusion pumps to MRI machines, can be quite burdensome for the healthcare industry.
Revenue cycle outfit R1 acquires SaaS technology company SCI Solutions for $190 million
SCI’s digital platform allows patients to search for physicians, schedule appointments and complete their onboarding across all care settings.
Cigna + Oscar to launch health plan for small businesses
The partnership will offer integrated medical, behavioral, and pharmacy services benefits.
KLAS report evaluates value-based care vendors
KLAS rated firms Evolent Health, Lumeris, Caravan Health, Conifer Health Solutions, Arcadia, Health Catalyst, HealthEC and Lightbeam.
Sutter Health collaborating with Lyft on transportation options for patients
Lyft can arrange transportation for home health providers who support patients who need wound care, physical therapy or nutritional support.
DOJ, Republican states, oppose ACA Supreme Court petition
If the Court decides in favor of the Democratic states, responses should be due February 3 and oral arguments heard in April or May, DOJ says.
Too many providers are failing to meaningfully integrate data analytics
And that’s costing the U.S. healthcare system in a big way, even in the era of value-based care, according to a new survey from Black Book.
