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Doctors have at least seven APM options in 2017
Physicians will have several options to choose from when it comes to advanced alternative payment models (APMs) in 2017. In an Oct. 25 release,...
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7 tips for successful value-based care contracts
Drafting clear, thoughtful contracts with payers is critical as physicians enter into new value-based care arrangements.
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Doctors have at least seven APM options in 2017
Physicians will have several options to choose from when it comes to advanced alternative payment models (APMs) in 2017. In an Oct. 25 release,...
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Texas medical board drops appeal against Teladoc
The Texas Medical Board (TMB) has dropped an appeal that had challenged whether national telemedicine company Teladoc could sue over telemedicine...
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Unvaccinated patients rack up billions in preventable costs
Unvaccinated patients cost $7 billion in care for vaccine-preventable illnesses in 2015.
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CMS pilot aims to reduce physician administrative burdens
Under the 18-month initiative, providers practicing within certain Advanced Alternative Payment Models will be relieved of additional...
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Almost half of health providers will see PQRS pay cut
In 2015, about 1.15 million professionals were eligible and able to participate in PQRS; just over half (54%) successfully submitted data.
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Diagnostic error most common claim against internists
Of 1,180 legal claims against internists, 39% were related to failed, delayed, or wrong diagnosis allegations, according to an analysis published...
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Zika funding slated for prevention, vaccine development
The country’s health care agencies will use the $1.1 billion in funding approved by Congress for vaccine development, mosquito control, and...
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Pediatricians partner with hospitals for value-based models
Value-based payment is coming. Networks in Arizona and Ohio offer examples of how to make the transition while maintaining clinical independence...
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GAO report calls out HHS for misdirecting ACA reinsurance funds
HHS is unlawfully redirecting ACA funds intended for the Treasury, according to a report by the nonpartisan watchdog agency.
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Congress sends Zika funding bill to President
Congress has passed a long-awaited bill that keeps the government afloat and provides $1.1 billion in funding to combat the Zika virus.
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CMS: Bundled payment initiative shows savings
The majority of groups participating in the Bundled Payments for Care Improvement initiative are generating Medicare savings, according to a CMS...
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Legislators: Investigate Medicare fraud before paying doctors
Republican congressional leaders have a called for more proactive fraud-fighting efforts from CMS, but health law attorneys say withholding...
