Medical Groups: Page 58
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Online scheduling can help physician appointment wait times
A ZocDoc study follows a Merritt Hawkins report that found the average wait time for a physician appointment in 15 different large city markets increased 30% since 2014.
By Les Masterson • Sept. 20, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The low-acuity arms race among health systems is on
Under the reality of softening patient admissions and insurers pushing customers to lower acuity environments, providers are looking toward urgent care investments.
By Jeff Byers • Sept. 19, 2017 -
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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AHA questions MedPAC report on new post-acute payment system
The organization is concerned the model proposed by MedPAC contains fundamental problems that make it "unworkable as a foundation” for developing the new payment method.
By Shannon Muchmore • Sept. 18, 2017 -
Most physicians fall behind on appointments at least several times a week
Despite some workflow problems, more than half of surveyed doctors said they are at least somewhat satisfied with the overall efficiency of their office.
By Les Masterson • Sept. 14, 2017 -
WSJ: Tenet exploring possible sale
The for-profit hospital chain recently announced plans to sell eight U.S. hospitals and nine U.K. facilities.
By Jeff Byers • Sept. 14, 2017 -
Yet another study highlights EHR burden on physicians
Primary care doctors spend more than half their workday on EHR-related activities, a retrospective study shows.
By Meg Bryant • Sept. 13, 2017 -
Study: Scribes improved physician satisfaction, charting efficiency
The authors said the use of scribes is "a promising strategy to improve healthcare efficiency and reduce physician burnout."
By Les Masterson • Sept. 13, 2017 -
Most patients want to know costs, financing options before treatment
A HealthFirst Financial survey finds more than half of respondents said they would like healthcare providers to discuss financial options before care.
By Les Masterson • Sept. 12, 2017 -
Telehealth could lure more providers to ACOs
At a recent MedPAC meeting, members noted Medicare telehealth payments are increasing, but usage is low overall and dominated by a small number of providers and beneficiaries.
By Meg Bryant • Sept. 12, 2017 -
Altarum creates value-based health benefit plan
The Medical Episode Spending Allowance Plan is geared for people with chronic or serious health conditions.
By Les Masterson • Sept. 12, 2017 -
Online physician ratings fail to adequately provide quality information
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center researchers said online ratings should not be used solely to select doctors.
By Les Masterson • Sept. 8, 2017 -
Study shows magnitude of continuing provider consolidation
In 2016, hospitals were highly concentrated in 90% of metropolitan statistical areas, according to new research published in Health Affairs.
By Jeff Byers • Sept. 6, 2017 -
The final nail in the coffin? Overtime rule is 'invalid,' court says
A federal judge has determined that DOL didn't have the authority to increase the FLSA's overtime salary threshold so drastically.
By Kate Tornone • Aug. 31, 2017 -
Government report says ACOs in MSSP 'show promise'
Most of the ACOs in the Medicare Shared Savings Program reduced spending and improved care quality, but a few dozen stood out substantially as high performers.
By Shannon Muchmore • Aug. 31, 2017 -
Opinion
Keys to accelerating transformation in healthcare
Constance Sjoquist, chief content officer for the health innovation event HTLH, argues there is no magic bullet to revolutionize the industry, but there are strategies that can result in significant change.
By Constance Sjoquist • Aug. 29, 2017 -
BCBSA study shows drop in antibiotic prescription fill rates
The report also had the troubling finding that prescriptions for reserve antibiotics, which should be used as a last resort to fight superbugs, increased 30%.
By Les Masterson • Aug. 27, 2017 -
Northwell folds insurance arm CareConnect
The provider cited uncertainty concerning the Affordable Care Act's future and its failure to receive risk corridor payments as reasons behind the decision.
By Jeff Byers • Aug. 24, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Clampdown on network directories fueling online solutions
"It’s problematic for both sides,” MGMA’s Robert Tennant says about the effort to keep health plan network directories updated.
By Meg Bryant • Aug. 24, 2017 -
Providence Health & Services cuts 210 jobs
While the layoffs are a small number in comparison to the system's 111,000 employees, the company is prepping more cost containment measures.
By Jeff Byers • Aug. 24, 2017 -
New startup Pivot Health looks to disrupt healthcare staffing
Companies such as Pivot and Nomad Health are both banking on technology to help streamline job recruitment processes for healthcare organizations.
By Jeff Byers • Aug. 23, 2017 -
Provider groups mostly approve of latest MACRA proposals
The proposed rule in question exempts more small providers from the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System, allows hospital-based physicians to report at a facility level and introduces virtual reporting groups.
By Shannon Muchmore • Aug. 22, 2017 -
Sutter Health teams with Quartet Collaborative to improve mental healthcare
This project seeks to enable better teamwork between primary care doctors and mental health specialists.
By Les Masterson • Aug. 22, 2017 -
Deep Dive
7 tips to engage patients and keep them coming back
“The whole concept of how we schedule time is being rethought,” says BDO Consulting’s David Friend, who advises providers to leave a share of appointment slots for same-day scheduling.
By Meg Bryant • Aug. 21, 2017 -
Investor says 'it is time' to replace CHS CEO
A letter dated Aug. 8 states action is needed immediately as management’s "previous missteps have resulted in billions of dollars of shareholder losses."
By Jeff Byers • Aug. 21, 2017 -
Cleveland Clinic pulls gala from Trump property after mounting pressure
Amid the backlash against President Donald Trump's reaction to recent violence in Charlottesville, Va., a few healthcare executives are speaking out in support of diversity and inclusion.
By Shannon Muchmore • Aug. 17, 2017
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