Healthcare and the 2016 Presidential Election As the 2016 U.S. presidential election ramps up, political party candidates are addressing various issues important to Americans. Among the most critical areas of concern remains healthcare, which accounts for an annual total revenue of $1.668 trillion, or 20 percent of U.S. gross domestic product (GDP). In the face […]
Reducing Readmissions Requires Technical Fluency
Reducing Readmissions: Top Priority The financial challenges of unplanned readmissions are nothing new, but increased regulatory pressures and penalties stemming from the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP) ensure that hospital decision makers don’t need reminding to make readmission prevention a top priority. Today’s healthcare executives are also well aware of the much-covered financial numbers from […]
5 Things You Should Know About ACOs
ACOs: Top Five Things to Know Accountable care organizations (ACO) are changing the way health care is delivered, from a fee-for-service model to value-based care. If you are considering a career in the health care field, it’s important to understand the basics of this fast-growing healthcare model. The definition. An accountable care organization (ACO) is […]
Medicare: Proper Care for Payment
Medicare Payment Process Adjustments In 2017, Medicare will begin experiencing a payment process restructure. The payments will no longer be completely based on services rendered. Medicare payment will also take into account how well patients received treatment during those services. It will be a complete renovation. For doctors and health facilities, the system will tie […]
