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MedPAC: Medicare hospital readmissions program is working
WASHINGTON – Not everyone was convinced by MedPAC staff analysis.
Public Policy
Is it time for health policy M&Ms?
It’s important for physicians to know the policies that are aligned with, and those that may undermine, what they’re doing to improve their...
News
MedPAC recommends scrapping MIPS, gets pushback from doctors
While MIPS is not perfect, doctors are not likely to be pleased by having to shift midstream.
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CMS launches advanced APM focused on bundled payments
The program “builds on the earlier success of bundled payment models and is an important step in the move away from fee for service.”
Public Policy
Homelessness: Whose job is it?
Addressing the significant known health disparities faced by homeless persons is one of the greatest health equity challenges of our time.
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Analysis: Hospital pay for performance not significantly improving Medicare outcomes
“Policymakers in the [United States] should consider one of two things: revise the current program or potentially end it.”
Practice Management
How will SNF readmissions penalties affect hospitalists?
Skilled nursing facilities will soon be penalized up to 2% of their Medicare reimbursement for posting higher-than-average rates of hospital...
Public Policy
Hospitals will feel the squeeze of DSH payment changes
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has altered the formula previously used to determine disproportionate share payments, and there...
Public Policy
How hospitalists can focus on health equity
Experts say hospitals and hospitalists must focus on health disparities to address the multitude of chronic medical conditions they treat.
News
Heart failure readmission penalties linked with rise in deaths
Heart failure readmissions penalties linked with rise in deaths ANAHEIM, CALIF. – Evidence continues to mount that Medicare’s penalization of...