The ACA expanded Medicaid coverage eligibility to adults with incomes up to 133 percent of the federal poverty level, but the law;s fate is uncertain
Category: Healthcare Finance News
Federal judge temporarily shutters Simple Health Plans in Florida
The FTC said it wants to permanently stop the shell business from offering bait-and-switch plans under known insurer logos.
Healthcare leaders optimistic about business performance, expect it to continue
Almost three-quarters expect business to perform better in the next year, and nobody thought they’d do worse.
Why the hospital revenue cycle is practically begging for artificial intelligence and machine learning
Revenue cycle improvement just might be a perfect problem for AI and ML to solve.
Cigna expects growth in its Medicare Advantage business for 2019
Income for 2018 is projected to grow by 31 to 33 percent; Deal with Express Scripts to close by end of year.
Blockchain is coming to healthcare, and here are some of the jobs that might emerge
There are a lot more blockchain jobs than there were at this time last year, and they may coming to healthcare sooner than people think.
Getting a handle on social determinants of health requires investing in predictive analytics, EHR integration
Social determinants are important to track and can lead to improved finances, but there need to be better and more consistent methods of tracking.
CMS finalizes site neutral payment rule
Due to the opioid crisis, CMS is removing questions regarding pain communication from the hospital patient experience survey.
Mayo Clinic to implement physicians assistant master’s program in effort to mitigate looming physician shortages,care gaps
The PA Program’s first class is anticipated to begin in fall 2020 with goal of maintaining care access levels, shrinking gaps especially in rural areas.
CMS final rule delays coding reforms that affect physician payment
Physician fee schedule and quality payment rule also makes updates to interoperability, telehealth and prescription drug costs.
