Pilot member engagement project with Docent Health signals investment in consumer experience.
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Revenue cycle, billing improvements trump lawsuits when it comes to collecting
Making the process more palatable for consumers can help to avoid revenue leakage and lawsuits.
Kaiser Permanente, unions reach tentative contract agreement as planned strike is canceled
The agreement includes annual raises and a workforce development program to address looming staffing shortages.
Hospitals are fighting DSH payment cuts
America’s Essential Hospitals said it is working with lawmakers to stop $4 billion in cuts for 2020 from taking effect November 22.
Advocate Aurora Health contributed $2.1 billion to community charitable care and services in 2018
The nonprofit health system has sponsored numerous programs and services that help address social determinants of health.
‘High-value’ physicians could save more than $286 billion in Medicare costs, says UnitedHealth Group
The savings for Medicare fee-for-service would vary by specialty, but would total more than $20 billion next year alone.
The social determinants of health include behavioral issues that add to utilization and cost
MOBE works with the 5% of the commercial population that spends 20% of insurer dollars.
Family support services top most requested social determinants of health need
Family support services, good access and transportation are some of the most-needed social services to address SDOH.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois invests $1 million in housing
An estimated 80% of the homeless population has at least one chronic health condition.
Social determinants of health undermining progress of modern medicine, says PwC
By investing earlier in social determinants strategies, health systems stand to save money in the long term and improve outcomes.
