Payers of the future will need to play nice with providers for the patient’s sake
Market dynamics and business goals will change how health insurers structure themselves, PwC says. “The healthcare industry is in a […]
The Next Obamacare Battleground: Subsidies For Out-Of-Pocket Costs
When Republicans pulled their Affordable Care Act replacement bill last Friday, Lauren Lake’s primary reaction was relief. “For many people […]
64% of Healthcare Providers Not Ready for MACRA Implementation
A recent survey found that adapting quality reporting systems and developing a team-based effort are top MACRA implementation challenges. “Provider […]
Securing data integrity at the “front door” of care delivery
Although most of the health industry has moved records and administrative processes from paper to digital, human error remains a […]
Expanding Beyond HIPAA Audit Prep for Information Governance
The recent AHIMA toolkit focusing on HIPAA audit preparation is a key tool for organizations, but it is just the […]
HIPAA audits unlikely to change under new administration
Providers are unlikely to see any major changes to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act audits under the Department of […]
America’s employers play a vital role in the ‘repeal and replace’ debate
Our nation’s great health reform debate risks missing the forest for the trees. While shoring up the individual market and […]
Obamacare on the ropes, progressives push single payer in California
Progressive grassroots groups are turning their eyes west, where California Democrats are pushing a new bill that would create a […]
How Accountable Care Organizations Meet Quality Benchmarks
Accountable care organizations need to overcome some major challenges such as the lack of data sharing from hospitals. Accountable care […]
What payers want to know before they commit to exchanges
Insurers, facing a June deadline, are hoping for more assurance from the White House that it will support exchange stability. […]
MGMA Advises New HHS Secretary on MACRA Implementation
MGMA made suggestions to improve various aspects of the healthcare industry that benefit medical groups participating in MACRA implementation. The […]
Emergency Coverage Top Healthcare Consumer Demand For Payers
When talking about access to care, healthcare consumers were highly in favor of transparency and want payers to cover emergency […]


