Doctors and patients are discussing ways to cut costs Posted on February 3, 2016 by henrykotula Posted in Uncategorized Tagged Cost of Care, Health Insurance Coverage, Out of Pocket Deductibles, Out of Pocket Expenses, Physician Leave a comment http://www.scpr.org/blogs/health/2016/02/02/18109/doctors-and-patients-are-discussing-ways-to-cut-co/ Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Like Loading...
Fast-growing Prime Healthcare closes four deals Posted on February 3, 2016 by henrykotula Posted in Uncategorized Tagged For-Profit, Health System, Hospital, M&A Leave a comment http://www.modernhealthcare.com/article/20160202/NEWS/160209971?utm_campaign=CHL%3A+Daily+Edition&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=25878449&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_LXqic44zxZ7rg3t935wB3Ko3Cly81231UuW3i-CPw6FJM5D5gEBu1J44oed2tByB98JmZPQxjwGy0xvO8d5qCMnt6xQ&_hsmi=25878449 Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Like Loading...
Legislators take aim at Stark law in light of value-based payment changes Posted on February 3, 2016 by henrykotula Posted in Uncategorized Tagged Anti-Kickback, Health Policy, Medicaid, Medicare, Physician, Self Referral Laws, Stark Law, Value Based Health Care Leave a comment http://www.fiercehealthpayer.com/antifraud/story/legislators-take-aim-stark-law-light-value-based-payment-changes/2016-02-02?utm_medium=nl&utm_source=internal&mkt_tok=3RkMMJWWfF9wsRonvqjKde%2FhmjTEU5z14ukkX6a2lMI%2F0ER3fOvrPUfGjI4ARMBgNq%2BTFAwTG5toziV8R7LMKM1ty9MQWxTk Representatives and senators seek input on self-referral laws Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Like Loading...
What is the Zika Virus? Posted on February 2, 2016 by henrykotula Posted in Uncategorized Tagged Mosquito-Borne Virus, Public Health, Zika Virus Leave a comment Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Like Loading...
Big data, analytics drive ACO quality more than value-based reimbursement, JAMA says Posted on February 2, 2016 by henrykotula Posted in Uncategorized Tagged ACA, ACO, Clinical Data Analytics, Health System, Hospital, Quality Care, Quality Metrics, Value Based Health Care Leave a comment http://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/big-data-analytics-drive-aco-quality-more-value-based-reimbursement-jama-says?mkt_tok=3RkMMJWWfF9wsRonuqTNd%2B%2FhmjTEU5z16ukvX6%2B%2Fh4kz2EFye%2BLIHETpodcMTcBqMrzYDBceEJhqyQJxPr3MLtINwNlqRhPrCg%3D%3D A combination of interventions, IT advancements and close contact support are responsible for greatest improvements in quality measures, study claims Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Like Loading...
2016 Presidential candidates: Where they stand on healthcare Posted on February 2, 2016 by henrykotula Posted in Uncategorized Tagged ACA, Health Policy, Health System, Hospital, Medicare for All, Reform, Single Payer Health System, Value Based Health Care Leave a comment http://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/slideshow/2016-candidates-where-they-stand-healthcare?mkt_tok=3RkMMJWWfF9wsRonuqTNd%2B%2FhmjTEU5z16ukvX6%2B%2Fh4kz2EFye%2BLIHETpodcMTcBqMrzYDBceEJhqyQJxPr3MLtINwNlqRhPrCg%3D%3D Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Like Loading...
Healthcare Triage: What is Zika? What Should You Do About It? Posted on February 2, 2016 by henrykotula Posted in Uncategorized Tagged Birth Defects, Clinical Research, Health Policy, Mosquito-Borne Virus, Public Health, Reform, Zika Virus Leave a comment Healthcare Triage: What is Zika? What Should You Do About It? Contemplating health care with a focus on research, an eye on reform. Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Like Loading...
No Bigger Medicaid Expansion Stakes than in Texas Posted on February 2, 2016 by henrykotula Posted in Uncategorized Tagged ACA, Health System, Hospital, Medicaid, Medicaid Disproportionate Care, Medicaid Expansion, Uninsured Leave a comment http://healthleadersmedia.com/content.cfm?topic=FIN&content_id=325027## In terms of the number of human lives and costs to healthcare providers, Texas stands out among states unwilling to expand Medicaid programs to more low-income adults nationwide. Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Like Loading...
Cartoon – Conventional Measures Posted on February 1, 2016 by henrykotula Posted in Uncategorized Tagged Cartoon, Conventional Measures Leave a comment Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Like Loading...
Dozens of Georgia hospitals operating in the red: 5 things to know Posted on February 1, 2016 by henrykotula Posted in Uncategorized Tagged ACA, Financial Distress, Health Systems, Hospital, Medicaid Expansion, Operating Performance Leave a comment http://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/dozens-of-georgia-hospitals-operating-in-the-red-5-things-to-know.html Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Like Loading...