The stratified payment method showed the biggest impact among hospitals tending to the socioeconomically disadvantaged.
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More Americans say they will oppose Trump in 2020 elections due to his handling of healthcare, poll finds
Forty percent of respondents said Trump’s handling of healthcare makes them more likely to oppose him for re-election.
Healthcare risk leaders may be forced to adapt to tidal wave of new risks
The majority of CFOs say they’re not adequately prepared for the future given the rapid pace of change in the industry.
How hospitals are making investments that create new revenue streams
Investing in research and development can propel health systems taking financial risk into the front lines of innovation.
Most patients say online reviews are critical when choosing a healthcare provider
Providers have an opportunity to create brand loyalty by addressing negative online reviews, which can nearly double patient satisfaction.
Revenue cycle advice: Whether bills are paper or digital, get paid upfront
In an age of squeezed operating margins, consumerism must be combined with what works to get paid faster and to collect all that is owed.
How artificial intelligence, analytics and automation are reshaping the hospital revenue cycle
The ‘accelerating challenge around patient needs’ calls for new technology and automation, but on a personal level.
Low mobility predicts hospital readmission in older heart attack patients
Previous risk models hadn’t considered functional impairments, as they aren’t generally available in registries and trials.
Profitability holds steady as revenues and expenses converge, Moody’s finds
The rate of revenue growth in 2018 eked ahead of expenses for the first time since 2015.
Doctor On Demand, Humana team up on new virtual care model
The telemedicine company and insurer have developed a new virtual care model that lets patients access an in-network primary care doctor with no copay.
