In 2024, federal spending on Medicare Advantage bonus payments will total at least $11.8 billion, as nearly three-quarters of enrollees are in a plan that received bonus payments. The average bonus payment is higher for employer plans and lowest for special needs plans, raising questions about the implication of the quality bonus program for equity.
A direct-to-patient model for observational research will ease the participation burden, better incorporate the patient voice, and empower individuals to take control of their health – all while meeting the growing demands for robust evidence in developing new drugs and therapeutics. The post A Tailor-made Approach to Simplify Observational Research appeared first on MedCity News.
Arrangement will include integrating Kaiser physicians and employees into CommonSpirit hospitals to care for Kaiser members
By surfacing conversational, behavioral, and environmental insights at the point of care — and enabling data-driven operational decisions — AI has the power to transform individual patient experiences and drive systemic improvements in care quality and efficiency. The post The New Role of Engagement: Surfacing Insights at the Point of Care and Beyond appeared first…
HLTH 2024, scheduled for October 20-23 at the Venetian Expo Center in Las Vegas, will highlight new programming, a physicians roundtable, generative AI, the shifting landscapes of telemedicine, retail health, women’s health, and lots more. The post Get Ready for HLTH 2024: A Preview Guide appeared first on MedCity News.
LOS ANGELES — For nearly a decade, John Baackes has led L.A. Care Health Plan, a publicly run insurer primarily serving low-income Los Angeles County residents on Medi-Cal. It is by far the largest Medi-Cal plan in the state. Baackes, 78, who will retire after the end of the year, helped transform L.A. Care into…
PITTSBURGH — A false alarm that a gunman was roaming one Catholic high school and then another in March 2023 touched off frightening evacuations and a robust police response in the city. It also prompted the diocese to rethink what constitutes a model learning environment. Months after hundreds of students were met by SWAT teams,…
Conventional wisdom holds that it takes 17 years from medical innovation to adoption in the real-world. However, with advances in information technology, perhaps adoption timelines have shortened. A paper by DiCicca et al. (2024) examines how new clinical trial evidence on breech births impact practice patterns. Specifically, they note that: Using the United States Birth…
September 8-14 is Environmental Services Week, a week where we recognize and celebrate all our EVS professionals. We aim to foster a culture of appreciation for all the hardworking people that support Crothall Healthcare’s operations. This week, however, we are shining a spotlight on our EVS team members at facilities across the nation—their hard work…
The AMA came out in support of the Biden-Harris Administration’s final rule on mental health parity, while AHIP and the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association argue that it will increase costs and negatively affect access to care. The post Healthcare Leaders Clash on Mental Health Parity Final Rule appeared first on MedCity News.