One of the issues is that while costs are rising, consumers aren’t prepared, as many are struggling with rising premiums and out-of-pocket expenses.
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Maine Health’s hospital members orgs consolidate into single nonprofit system
Combining will help MaineHealth "build a system of integrated care," notably including a common electronic medical records system.
Why requiring nurses to have a bachelor’s degree can improve patient safety
Nurses who earned a BA reported being significantly better prepared than nurses with associate degrees in several areas of clinical care.
Trump Administration proposes new Medicare drug payment model to reduce costs
The International Pricing Index model would reset Medicare payments for physician-administered drugs.
Aetna CVS merger faces one last hurdle in New York
Superintendent Maria Vullo wants guardrails to ensure promised synergies result in cost savings for consumers.
American Medical Association upgrades mapping tool to help providers identify underserved areas
The mapping tool identifies health professional shortage areas, hospital locations, workforce trends, wellness barriers.
Physicians adverse to the financial risk of payment models that penalize for cost overruns
Many physician practices lack the experience with data management and analysis needed to perform well in alternative payment methods, study says.
BayCare Health puts self-service biometric kiosks in Publix grocery stores
Consumers can use the TechDecks to measure blood pressure, weight and other metrics, then send those to doctors at BayCare.
Technology key to curbing rate of claims denials for hospitals, health systems
Some providers see nine percent of their claims denied, and with each costing as much as $118, better processes can help realize cost savings.
Lawmakers ask CMS to reconsider ACO MSSP overhaul
ACOs in upside-only models need more than two years and the shared savings rate put forward by The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, lawmakers and stakeholders say.
