A New Approach to Health Plan Operations
HealthAxis releases an advanced all-in-one solution to administer claims, third-party services, and data analytics for Health Plans Tampa, FL, (September 23, 2020): […]
HealthAxis Group to exhibit at AHIP Institute
HealthAxis Group to exhibit at AHIP Institute Location: Music City Center | Nashville, Tennessee Date: June 19, 2019 – June 21, 2019 […]
AHIP asks CMS to change Medicare Advantage payment formula
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services should update its county benchmark calculation in the 2019 final notice being published April 2. […]
Reducing healthcare costs not one-size-fits-all, report finds
A new Network for Regional Healthcare Improvement (NRHI) report that reviewed healthcare costs for five states found huge differences concerning costs and […]
Payers, Providers Pledge to Improve Prior Authorizations
AHIP, BCBSA, AHA, and other organizations have agreed to improve the efficiency of prior authorizations. “Leaders of organizations participating in the pledge […]
All-Payer Claims Databases Offer Insights into Healthcare Spending
The data from an all-payer claims database can reduce wasteful healthcare spending by supporting population health and analytics-driven healthcare decision making. “All-payer […]
CMS launches voluntary bundled payments model, first since spiking mandatory bundles
The agency’s Innovation Center said the new Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Advanced model is the first APM that would qualify under […]
Medical Device Data, UDIs on Claims Impact Costs, Patient Safety
According to recent reports, payers who incorporate medical device data and UDIs into their claims may improve costs and patient safety. “Adding […]
Quality Payment Program needs more technical assistance, oversight, OIG finds
A new report by HHS’ Office of Inspector General gives CMS points for making significant efforts to implement the Quality Payment Program […]
CMS says it will change direction of CMMI
CMMI’s new direction is to promote patient-centered care and test market-driven reforms “CMS innovation center programs in limbo as officials say free […]