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 […]
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 statewide single-payer […]
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 organizations (ACOs) […]
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. A lot […]
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 Medical Group […]