Category: Healthcare Finance News

Most healthcare providers are behind the curve when it comes to digital health transformation, survey finds

Challenges include clinician resistance to adopting new solutions and difficulties integrating legacy systems with new digital tech.

AMA, UnitedHealthcare team up on billing codes that address social determinants of health

The two organizations are working together to standardize how data is collected, processed and integrated regarding SDoH.

Insurers, hospitals, physicians united in stance on ACA lawsuit

Texas court battle will put Medicare for all on back burner in 2020 general election, veteran legislator and attorney says.

How better vendor management can help improve a health system’s revenue cycle

Juggling vendors can add costs for a health system, so it’s better to focus on communication, convenience and the patient experience.

CMS rule gives Medicare Advantage plans an edge over traditional Medicare

MA plans may offer non-health benefits such as transportation to grocery shopping for those with chronic conditions.

GlobalHealth, Evolent partner to deliver Medicare Advantage plans

The joint venture will offer MA plans under the True Health brand to high-performing providers that are prepared to take delegated risk for MA populations.

Doctors more likely to prescribe preventive therapy if prompted by EHR

The findings come as an increasing number of health systems are investing in system-wide EHRs, despite lingering issues with interoperability.

BCBS Institute and Solera partner, pay SDoH organizations through outcomes-based medical claims

The collaboration allows health plans to pay for healthcare-related social services delivered by community benefit organizations.

Growth in telehealth outpaces that of other avenues of care — at least from 2016 to 2017

Telehealth usage grew 53 percent from 2016 to 2017, compared to just 14 percent for urgent care centers, the next-highest on the list.

Hospital revenue cycle: Ripe for modernization but facing big challenges

Declining margins and growing demands are forcing hospitals to rethink their rev cycle for the era of value-based care and patient experience.