Should Accountable Care Organizations Include Social Services?
In order to reduce medical spending and boost patient outcomes, accountable care organizations may need to integrate social services. “While government agencies, […]
Big Data Analytics Link Economic Wellness to Population Health
Counties experiencing economic prosperity are more likely to score highly on population health metrics, according to Blue Cross Blue Shield. “Population health […]
APMs, Health Data Exchange among Top Payer Reform Goals
A new report identifies APMs, health data exchange, patient engagement, and community resources as the top four healthcare reform areas. “The National […]
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 perpetual state […]
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 like the […]
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 and executive […]
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 costly issue. […]
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 beginning for […]
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 Health and […]
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 ensuring Americans […]