Physician Burnout is a Public Health Crisis
Physician burnout is a public health issue that "urgently demands action" from the rest of the healthcare industry, according to a report from Harvard University and Massachusetts trade groups.
Virtual Video Visits Give Patients More Flexibility With Quality Care
A majority of patients and providers agree that virtual video visits do not offer lower care quality when compared to regular office visits, according to a study published in the American Journal of Managed Care
Americans Believe Healthcare is in ‘State of Crisis’
Seven in 10 Americans identified the U.S. healthcare system as being "in a state of crisis" or having "major problems" during a recent Gallup poll.
Why Drug Prices Keep Going UP
Price hikes on existing drugs and new medications coming to market are the primary contributors to rising prescription drug prices, a new study published in Health Affairs reveals.
Study: Telemedicine Can Boost Patient Satisfaction With Post-op Care
Patients who used telemedicine to check in with providers after vascular surgery demonstrated higher care satisfaction than peers discharged under normal care processes, according to a study published in Annals of Vascular Surgery.
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.”
23 Risks for Healthcare Organizations in 2019
In the upcoming year, persistent uncertain and risk is projected for the US healthcare organizations. Revenue cycle issues such as denials management and patient access are among the risk areas for healthcare organizations next year, according to an analysis from Crowe, a public accounting, consulting and technology firm.
Humana Announces New Value-Based Contracting Program
n the latest sign that private payers are moving compensation into value-based contracting, Humana announced four participants in its new Hospital Incentive Program (HIP).
Rate of Uninsured Children Growing
The uninsured rate among children increased between 2016 and 2017, representing 276,000 more uninsured children across the U.S. and the first observed increase in uninsured children since 2008, according to a recent report by the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families.
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.