How Videos are Changing End-of-Life Conversations
It’s estimated that less than 30 percent of individuals discuss end-of-life care with their loved ones, despite over 90 percent recognizing the value of such conversations.
Medicare Advantage Plans Expanding Telehealth Usage
CMS issued a proposed rule and the Advance Notice Part II to further strengthen and modernize the Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug programs.
Case Study: Meeting Reimbursement Challenges and Partner in a Shared Risk Agreement for Supplies
Sentara Home Care Services is comprised of 10 home health agencies that span across Virginia and parts of northeastern North Carolina. Recognizing the challenges of the Patient-Driven Grouper Model (PDGM) and the high cost of complex wounds, Sentara redefined their program to include technology, and a shared risk model with their supply company resulting in cost reductions and improved outcomes.
Medicare Advantage Plans: 11 Major Changes In 2020
Private Medicare plans will soon include expanded plan options for seniors, more telehealth, and innovative plan designs and payment models.
Telehealth Readmissions at Geisinger Health Plans
Geisinger Health Plan published a study that found a telemonitoring intervention for heart-failure patients led to reductions in readmissions and cost.
Telehealth: 5 Things to Know About Payer Reimbursement
Telehealth policy develops much more slowly than the rapidly advancing technology, but incremental changes are taking place.
EHR Incentives for PAC Providers: What Will CMS Recommend?
A new RFI has been issued by CMS to ask for stakeholder feedback about the best ways to incent EHR adoption in post-acute settings.
Successful Metrics Improve Your Organization’s Profitability and Performance
Monitoring the health of your organization supported by real-time key performance indicator data can help to de-risk the future of your organization.
