By Megan Renfrew – In early May, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized a regulation ushering in sweeping reforms to managed care programs within Medicaid and CHIP. This regulation will require states and health plans alike to step up their game with respect to data collection, analysis, and reporting.
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By Sandra G. Boodman – After James Happli of Mosinee, Wisconsin, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, he was referred to a surgeon at a local hospital where he had been treated for lymphoma 28 years earlier. The surgeon told Happli and his wife that although she had never successfully performed a Whipple procedure.
By Rachel E. Sherman MD, MPH, & Robert M. Califf MD – Earlier, we discussed a pair of concepts – interoperability and connectivity – that are essential prerequisites for the creation of a successful national system for evidence generation. We take a look at how we would apply these constructs as we go about building such a system.
By Robert Rowley MD – A recent article by The Commonwealth Fund raises the question of being able to use smartphone apps to get real-time, accurate and personalized guidance for health concerns. While one can envision the convenience, affordability and peace of mind that would result from their use, such services face a number of hurdles before they become reality.
By Matt Fisher – Mobile apps are a topic of frequent discussion in the healthcare field these days. Questions include what regulatory requirements apply, are the apps trustworthy, is information kept safe and secure, and others. The question of what regulations apply in particular leaves many confused and uncertain as to what needs to be done.
By Glenn Krauss – Current clinical documentation improvement (CDI) program initiatives have not evolved to meet the changing needs and requirements of medical record documentation under the transition to fee-for-value healthcare delivery models.
By Tracy Okubo & Caroline Coy – ONC announcing two new funding opportunities at the 2016 Health Datapalooza, totaling $1.5 million, the High Impact Pilots and Standards Exploration Awards. Attend their information sessions about the HIP and SEA awards on May 23rd and May 26th.
By John Halamka – In my blog posts, I speak from the heart without a specific political or economic motivation. Although I’ve not written about highly controversial subjects such as religion, gun control, or reproductive policy, some of the topics in my posts can be polarizing. Such as was the case with MACRA.
By Shefali Luthra – When it comes to hospitals, which benefit most from high health care prices? It may sound counter-intuitive, but a group of not-for-profit hospitals appear to be among those doing the best business.