Monthly Archives: October 2015

Intelligence Report: The Population Health Commitment

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http://healthleadersmedia.com/page-1/QUA-321928/Intelligence-ReportThe-Population-Health-Commitment

Population Health

While leaders recognize the value of a new healthcare model, they are still early in forming strategies and making investments.

Are Medicare ACOs Working? Experts Disagree

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http://khn.org/news/are-medicare-acos-working-experts-disagree/

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THIS MEDICARE ACO INITIATIVE HAS TWO PARTS:

  • The Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP), which is the largest group, comprises hospitals, doctors and other providers. It allows these organizations to opt against the risk of penalties for not meeting goals set by the program. But if they do that, they also are eligible for only lower shared savings.
  • The Pioneer Model comprises high-performing health systems. Groups in this program are eligible for higher levels of savings, but they must take on higher risks.

Nancy Falls: An interview by Bob Morris

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https://ffbsccn.wordpress.com/2015/10/23/nancy-falls-an-interview-by-bob-morris/

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Nancy Falls, CEO of The Concinnity Company, helps companies succeed by transforming the way boards and leadership teams work together. Her book, Corporate Concinnity in the Boardroom: 10 Imperatives to Drive High Performing Companies, was published by the Greenleaf Book Group Press (June 2015).

Health Care Providers Should Publish Physician Ratings

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Difficile Est Primum Esse: How A Triple Whammy Undermined The Triple Aim

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http://healthaffairs.org/blog/2015/10/23/difficile-est-primum-esse-how-a-triple-whammy-undermined-the-triple-aim/

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Top Five Industry Challenges of 2015

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http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/managed-healthcare-executive/news/top-five-industry-challenges-2015

What to watch and what’s being done about them

The coming storm – five market trends driving healthcare costs higher

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http://stateofreform.com/commentary/opinion/2015/08/the-coming-storm-five-market-trends-driving-healthcare-costs-higher/