In 2014 more than 14,000 people died from prescription opioid overdoses* and the numbers are not decreasing. Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs and the analysis of patient data, are two ways the healthcare industry is fighting the opioid epidemic.
We are proud to partner with Experix, a risk management and continued medical education provider for physicians, to bring you this special presentation on how to avoid burnout in your organization. The dangers of physician burnout are severe including missed diagnosis, prescribing the wrong drug, increased risk of litigation, and even increased mortality
The opioid epidemic is a real concern, not only for the patients and providers but also for payors and health plans. According to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there could be correlation between insurers picking up the costs on pain drugs and the rise of opioid related deaths.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicare Services (CMS) values data. And with the update of their data initiatives, it will now be more transparent and easier to access. Your organization will now be able to benchmark against some of the biggest health systems in the country. Data is crucial for measuring costs, services and trends, especially when it comes to organizational growth.
How does your healthcare organization react to legislative changes? Is your organization prepared for changes in technology? Register for the webinar Case for Change and learn how your organization can make improvements by adapting and embracing change.
The healthcare industry has undergone major changes since the rollout of the Affordable Care Act and now a new type of reimbursement model is putting traditional incentive based payment models on the shelf for good. Value based reimbursement, which ensures that providers are rewarded for performance, quality, and cost reduction (instead of number of services provided), is a model that will help shape the future of healthcare.
The multifaceted world of accreditation can be daunting, from choosing the right accreditation body to getting correct documentation in place to ensure accreditation success. Here are 7 tips to keep you on track and lower first time accreditation risk.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, an estimated $25 billion of U.S. healthcare costs was attributed to the abuse of painkillers—otherwise known as opioids. Up to 36 million people worldwide struggle with opioid addiction. CNN recently revealed that health Insurance companies alone lose a total of $72.5 billion annually due to of opioid addiction. Cigna is the most recent health insurance company to join the fight. By using patient data they are hoping to target overprescribing of prescription painkillers. Monitoring patient data and prescription history Cigna flags high-risk customers and notifies doctors about the patient’s history of opioid use or their high-risk behavior which puts the patient at risk for new prescriptions.
Health insurance claim denials cause many healthcare organizations to lose a significant amount of money each year. In fact, large health organizations frequently lose millions of dollars per year due to ineffective denial strategies.
Behavioral health integration in primary care has been one of the biggest healthcare trends in 2016 so far. From cracking the stigma surrounding mental health to paving the way for better access to behavioral health related services, integration is making waves in all facets of the healthcare continuum. 2016 will be an important year for Behavioral Health integration with everyone employers to payors recognizing the importance of treating mental health issues in a primary care setting.