Cancer Deaths Cost $94B in Lost Earnings
In 2015, cancer deaths cost the U.S. $94 billion in lost earnings, according to a study published in JAMA Oncology.
Humana and Epic Partner
Electronic health records provider Epic and health insurer Humana have teamed up to improve patient and provider communication as well as access to health information.
Payers Intend to Increase ACA Plans Offered in 2020
Today eHealth, Inc. released results from a survey of health insurance companies touching on enrollment trends, public policy issues, and the politics of health care in the United States.
ACOs with Multiple EHRs Struggle with IT Health Care Coordination
ACOs connected by a single EHR were more successful at care coordination, though most also supplement their EHR platform with other tools and technology, according to a report from HHS' Office of Inspector General.
Seven Years Until Fiscal Cliff For Medicare
More than 71 percent of surveyed employers are integrating or considering bundling their medical, pharmacy, dental, vision and disability benefits under a single employee package, according to a new study released by Anthem.
Why One Million Americans Have Been Uninsured Since 2016
More than 71 percent of surveyed employers are integrating or considering bundling their medical, pharmacy, dental, vision and disability benefits under a single employee package, according to a new study released by Anthem.
Insurance Report: Employers Increase Health Plan Bundling
More than 71 percent of surveyed employers are integrating or considering bundling their medical, pharmacy, dental, vision and disability benefits under a single employee package, according to a new study released by Anthem.
Rejected Payments Top List of Hospital Revenue Cycle Challenges
Payer denials is the top revenue cycle challenge facing hospitals today, according to a study conducted by Besler and HIMSS Media.
CMS Reveals New Direction for MSSP Which Adds Risk on ACOs
CMS announced a “new direction” for the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) dubbed “Pathways to Success.”
ACA Plan Enrollment Declines to 8.5 Million People
Signups through the ACA health insurance exchanges declined year over year during the 2019 open-enrollment period, CMS revealed on Dec. 19.