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Less than 10% of practices are prepared for ICD-10
The number of practices is up from 4.7% who said they were ready last summer.
By Anne Zieger • Feb. 5, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Doctors: Watch out for these ACO legal issues
"ACOs need to be aware that just because they're being embraced by the government, that doesn't give them a free pass to do whatever they want to coordinate care," says attorney Kathryn Hickner-Cruz..
By Anne Zieger • Feb. 4, 2014 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlinePayer/provider relationships
As M&A intensifies and companies embrace more holistic and value-based care models, partnerships have become more closely intertwined.
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Cigna launches ACO with Texas doctors, health system
The new organization will embrace more than 17,000 Cigna health plan members.
By Anne Zieger • Feb. 4, 2014 -
As ACA enrollment rises, doctor wait times do too
Observers say that an increase in insured patients under the ACA may be creating a doctor shortage.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 29, 2014 -
Want to start an ACO? Prepare to spend $4M
ACOs will face long waits for shared savings that can take a year to flow.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 27, 2014 -
UnitedHealth, Conn. doctors go into mediation over network cutbacks
A judge had issued a temporary restraining order against UnitedHealth in December, ordering it to hold off on making network cuts.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 26, 2014 -
Study: PCMHs can improve outcomes for diabetics
PCMHs that scored lower in patient achievement were seen to spend more time on administration and didn't use EMRs.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 22, 2014 -
AHA: RAC appeals process 'broken'
The association says that the $1B in claims yet unpaid, as well as the RAC appeals process, are causing members hardship.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 16, 2014 -
Why doctors should plan an exit strategy before closing deals
Here are four reasons why planning ahead works best.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 15, 2014 -
Joint Commission releases patient safety goals
The list includes patient identifiers, alarm management and medication safety criteria.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 12, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Why value-based payments can't work
Many aspects of value-based, bundled payment models are basically capitation dressed in new clothes.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 10, 2014 -
Providers still behind on ICD-10
With the ICD-10 switchover deadline just nine months away, many providers are still way behind.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 9, 2014 -
Doctors choosing to start out with hospital-based jobs
Young hospitalists typically take home far more than their office-based colleagues.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 2, 2014 -
Aging population may create extra demand for PCPs
The healthcare sector is expected to grow at a 2.6% annual rate until 2022, and will be responsible for about 5 million of the 15.6 million new jobs that will be created during that period.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 1, 2014 -
Calif. telehealth provider offers 'Pay-With-A-Tweet' program
A telehealth provider is waiving a $25 teleconsult cost if a patient tweets or Facebook-posts about their experience.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 1, 2014 -
Growing number of physician practices opting out of Meaningful Use
With incentives tailing off, and penalties minimal, growing numbers of physicians are deciding not to pursue Meaningful Use Stage 2.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 23, 2013 -
Americans prefer physicians to non-physician providers
When given a choice between physicians and nurse practitioners, Americans prefer that care be physician-led.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 18, 2013 -
Report: Childrens' care varies by doctor, hospital preference
A new study concluded that care for children varied widely across the three states studied.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 11, 2013 -
Deep Dive
3 healthcare trends that will fizzle in 2014
Be careful where you place your bets in the new year. We think these trends are over-hyped.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 11, 2013 -
Deep Dive
One doctor explains why his practice won't be joining an ACO
"I'm not convinced ACOs will survive," says gastroenterologist Gene Overholt. "They're untried and untested."
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 6, 2013 -
Patient portal may have saved a life in Missouri
A patient asked for help through his doctor's portal—and got it.
By Anne Zieger • Nov. 28, 2013 -
CMS will pay PCPs for complex services outside of visits
The new policy could help reduce hospitalizations and ED trips.
By Anne Zieger • Nov. 28, 2013 -
Study: Workflow changes could free up physician time
Easily implemented changes shaving time off of physician workload could lead to dramatic gains in physician capacity.
By Anne Zieger • Nov. 25, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Patient Centered Medical Neighborhoods: Where they are and what they do
Patient-centered virtual neighborhoods are designed to improve both the coordination and quality of care, and they're worth understanding.
By Anne Zieger • Nov. 25, 2013 -
Young adults more likely to use urgent care centers than PCPs
Young adults are more likely to use retail health clinics and urgent care centers than primary care practices for basic medical care.
By Anne Zieger • Nov. 21, 2013
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