The HHS, & the CMS Innovation Center announced a new payment model for emergency ambulance services that aims to allow Medicare Fee-For-Service beneficiaries to receive the most appropriate level of care at the right time and place with the potential for lower out-of-pocket costs.
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The Healthcare Leadership Council and Bipartisan Policy Center are releasing a new report that recommends public and private sector actions that will advance health IT interoperability, giving providers easier access to patients’ clinical data and empowering individuals.
By Mary Kay Thalken RN MBA – Since taking effect the last few years, the chronic care management and transitional care management CPT codes have accounted for sources of revenue that too many provider organizations have overlooked. Principally, it’s money left on the table.
By Don Rucker MD – I am pleased to announce the release of ONC’s proposed rule to implement provisions in Title IV of the 21st Century Cures Act (Cures Act). We also released a series of educational resources that focus on areas of the rule—including…
This is our ongoing reporting on how AI is being integrated into healthcare technology. We are seeking out the thought leaders and innovations that are moving the needle forward which include AI & Machine Learning at HIMSS19, SCIO Health Analytics, Change Healthcare, and Perception Health.
Latest news being reported on payers and the health insurance industry including news from UnitedHealth, Anthem, Medica, CVS Health, Humana, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, Cigna, UnitedHealth Group, Molina Healthcare, Inc., AHIP and more.
By Gavin Baker – Nearly 70% of patients who read healthcare reviews are influenced in the selection of their next physician, hospital or medical practice, according to PwC Health Research and almost 3 out of 4 of adults search online for a doctor.
On Monday, February 11, 2019, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Office of the National Coordinator released proposed rules to support seamless and secure access, exchange, and use of electronic health information.
By John Halamka MD – Recently I had the honor of keynoting at a major announcement from Apple, Aetna and CVS/Caremark. I’d summarize the message as “Digital Health has arrived and is now mainstream, fully embraced by the major stakeholders in the healthcare ecosystem.”