Category: Healthcare Finance News

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.

How reversing diabetes cost to drive savings impact is viable

The healthcare system could save $10 billion annually if Type 2 sufferers used dietary changes to reduce HbA1c levels by 1 percent.

CMS approves Medicaid work waiver for Wisconsin

Wisconsin becomes the fourth state to require Medicaid beneficiaries to work, get job training or volunteer as a condition of receiving the benefit.

83 percent of Medicare beneficiaries want caps on drug costs to secure Medicare’s future

Their concerns may impact their vote, as the annual enrollment period overlaps with the midterm elections taking place on Tuesday.

Anthem’s 29 percent earnings increase boosted by MA market

Future growth and savings will come from Medicare Advantage, Medicaid and PBM IngenioRx.

Why telehealth should focus on population health, treatment plan adherence as the model evolves

Once a novelty, telehealth has potential to ease the workflow and financial burdens placed on physicians and nurses.