10 Most Read Contributed Posts of 2015
Thanks to all the great subject matter experts and their contributions to RCM Answers this year. Here’s the ten you read and shared the most.
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eHI 2016 Annual Conference & Member Meeting
eHEALTH INITIATIVE’s 2016 Annual Conference & Member Meeting, February 3-4 in Washington, DC will bring together the most influential leaders from across the healthcare spectrum to discuss critical issues related to the use of data and technology to improve healthcare for all Americans.
Accountable Health Communities Model Announced
The Department of Health and Human Services announced a new funding opportunity of up to $157 million to test whether screening beneficiaries for health-related social needs and associated referrals to and navigation of community-based services will improve quality and affordability in Medicare and Medicaid.
10th Annual Health Care Supply Chain Management Summit
World Congress – Health Care Supply Chain Management Summit, January 25-26, 2016 in New Orleans. As the ACA continue to propel the health care industry towards a value-based system, hospitals and health systems continue to feel the need to reduce the total cost of care without sacrificing the quality of care.
The ONC 2016 Standards Advisory
By John Halamka MD – ONC recently released the 2016 Standards Advisory. I think this document is more important than Meaningful Use or Certification in accelerating interoperability. Why? Many view Meaningful Use as no longer aligned with the work we need to do for population health, care management, and alternative payment models.
LTPAC Medicine’s Shabby Treatment in the 2016 Medicare PFS
By Rod Baird – This post analyzes how regulatory changes embodied in the 2016 Fee Schedule affect LTPAC Medical Groups. The post’s title is an accurate synopsis. Only those who believe suffering builds character will find comfort in 2016.
Medicare Drug Spending Dashboard
By Andy Slavitt & Niall Brennan – Just over a month ago, HHS convened a forum that brought together consumers, providers, employers, manufacturers, health insurance companies, representatives from state and federal government, and other stakeholders to discuss ideas on how our country can meet the dual imperatives of encouraging drug development and innovation, while ensuring access and affordability.
2015: The Health Care Year in Review
By David Blumenthal MD & David Squires – When it comes to historic changes in the U.S. health care system, few years could compete with 2014, but 2015 gave it a run for its money. With 2016 knocking at the door, it’s time to take a look back and round up the biggest health care events of the year.
The Limits of Using Medicare Data to Evaluate U.S. Health Care Spending
By Donald Moulds PhD – Six years ago, as a new president was taking office and the prospect of significant health care reform was moving from pipe dream to possibility, the city of McAllen, Texas, was thrust into the national spotlight.