The findings support the notion that the readmission policy is safe and not increasing the risk of death by turning away patients.
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AHIP, hospitals ask Supreme Court to expedite review of ACA decision
Valuable reforms designed to improve healthcare and lower cost hang in limbo, AHA says.
Single payer systems likely to save money in U.S., analysis finds
In all, 19 of 22 models predicted net savings in the first year after implementation, averaging 3.5% of total healthcare spending.
Only 1 in 4 Medicare patients participate in cardiac rehabilitation
Every year, an estimated 1.3 million U.S. adults with heart disease may qualify for cardiac rehabilitation.
Study sheds light on executive pay in healthcare industry
Compensation for CEOs ranged from $274,300 to $1.4 million, depending on the size of the hospital.
Pricing disparities an issue as Trump’s executive order on healthcare price transparency takes hold
The national disparity between gross charges for each procedure is significant with a 297% difference between the lowest and highest gross charge.
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.
