Researchers found that doctor’s sentiment about patients still provides a dimension to decision making that machines cannot.
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CMS proposes site neutral payment rule that would lower healthcare costs for patients
Final rule would also expand drug pricing competition to drive down costs and eliminate controversial questions regarding opioids from the hospital patient experience survey.
CMS to continue risk adjustment payments to insurers
Final rule issued today addresses the collection of risk adjustment charges and making $10 billion in payments for the 2017 benefit year.
GlaxoSmithKline CEO Emma Walmsley downplays public speculation about company breaking up
The reports come as GSK also aligned with 23andMe on drug development work.
Non-physician providers boost revenue, practice productivity, MGMA data shows
Practices with higher ratios of NPPs to physicians made more money, despite a rise in operating costs, data shows.
Rhode Island nurse strike causing influx of patients to other area hospitals
Hospital staff report safe conditions, but it remains unclear when the strike will end and what happens next.
Lyft, Hitch Health pilot cuts no-shows at Hennepin Health clinic by more than 20%
Automated software offered rides to patients from Lyft showing notable no-show reduction, contradicting previous study, companies say.
Why creating better patient experience in NICU is a smart move for hospital pocketbooks
High-performing NICUs have eight critical factors in common, say researchers, and quality collaboratives have played a part in their improvement.
MGMA outlines 3 key components of opioid prescribing policies
Communication, technology and referral management will drive success in combating opioid abuse, the Medical Group Management Association says.
CMS Administrator Seema Verma names new leadership team to lead value-based transformation
HHS Secretary Azar says the new hires will help CMS advance value-based care and consumer choice.
