About half as many people signed up in the first week this year as opposed to last, though week one was only two days long.
Category: Healthcare Finance News
Healthcare real estate: The pros and cons of buying versus leasing
Real estate is increasingly becoming an avenue for providers to increase their revenue and footprint in the community.
CMS delays rule requiring hospitals to post negotiated prices
A rule on hospital prices will be coming out alongside a proposal for health plan transparency, CMS Administrator Seema Verma says.
Seriously ill Medicare beneficiaries can face considerable financial hardship
More than half of those surveyed said they had a serious problem paying a medical bill of any kind, and prescription drugs posed hardships as well.
National Committee for Quality Assurance ranks health plans for comparison during open enrollment
Five plans scored highest with Northeast and Midwest dominating as areas with the highest rated plans.
Montefiore Medicine names Philip Ozuah new CEO
Ozuah will officially take the helm on November 15, succeeding Dr. Steven M. Safyer, who is retiring after 40 years.
Overall drop in admissions may partially explain reductions in the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program
What looked like achievements of the program may have been a byproduct of factors driving a broader decrease in hospitalizations.
Providers and caregivers need better awareness of age-friendly care
While 88% of patients said they were satisfied with their care, only half said their doctors and other care providers did a "good" or "excellent" job of using an age-friendly approach.
Consumers are increasingly self-empowered in their care decisions — and place a growing premium on convenience
A robust web presence and offerings like online scheduling and telehealth are imperatives for health systems looking to stay relevant.
Healthcare data breaches will cost industry $4 billion by year’s end, and 2020 is poised to be worse
Providers continue to be the most targeted organizations for industry cybersecurity breaches, with nearly 4 out of 5 breaches.
