A statewide experiment aims to test new payment systems, prevent unnecessary treatments, and constrain overall growth in the cost.

Monday, February 27, 2017

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Vermont Tests The Waters On GOP Healthcare Overhaul
A statewide experiment aims to test new payment systems, prevent unnecessary treatments, and constrain overall growth in the cost.
Payers and Providers: ACA Repeal and Replace Won't Be Easy
While repealing the ACA only requires 50 votes in the Senate, replacement requires 60. With little cross-aisle cooperation expected, the administration will need to scale down its ambitions, healthcare leaders say.
 

HLM Connect - Sponsored Content

How the Right Partnership Can Optimize Your Revenue Cycle
As hospitals and health systems maneuver through the new healthcare landscape, they are shifting to a modern revenue cycle and bringing on strategic partners who can accelerate their path to success. Read this informative article now!
HHS Plan to Stabilize Exchanges Seen as Credit-Positive
The proposed rules are seen as an interim measure to stabilize the Obamacare market in the short term, while Congress and the Trump administration work to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.
 

AROUND THE WEB

Congress returns, with healthcare, Supreme Court on agenda
Source: ABC News / The Associated Press
Here's what to watch for when Trump addresses Congress
Source: NPR
Drowning in a 'high-risk insurance pool'—at $18,000 a year
Source: Kaiser Health News / NPR
Report warns of state money fallout from health law repeal
Source: SFGate / Associated Press
Growing push for patients to get notified about doctors on probation
Source: San Diego Union-Tribune
Doctors could admit to mistakes without facing liability in court under proposed legislation
Source: Baltimore Sun
Amid healthcare uncertainty, black lung clinic provides support for miners
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Outpatient centers reflect growing healthcare trend
Source: Stamford Advovate
RI hospital system gets new CMO
Source: Westerly Sun
 

SIGN UP  |  FORWARD  |  ADVERTISE

 
 

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

Getting Involved in Genetic Medicine with Cleveland Clinic

Presented on February 27, 2017

This webinar discusses critical definitions and distinctions surrounding genetic medicine, various pathways by which organizations can offer it, the role of automated patient screening, and more.

Register Today

HealthLeaders Media Live: Transform the Patient Financial Experience

March 22, 2017

Transparency, navigation and payer collaboration drive bottom-line results: Live from the 2017 HealthLeaders Media Revenue Cycle Exchange.

Register Today

 
 

MOST POPULAR

Healthgrades Names 100 Best Hospitals for 2017
7 Ways Hospitals Can Fight Drug Price Hikes and Shortages
Prior Authorization Still a 'Pain Point' for Providers
 

CAREER CENTER

The HealthLeaders Media Career Center features classified advertisements devoted to executive recruitment. It's the single best resource for finding, filling and posting top-level and other critical jobs in healthcare.

>>>Visit the Career Center