Relias

JANUARY 11, 2023

But momentum will continue, since the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced in 2021 that it plans to transition fully to value-based reimbursement by 2030. It was largely unsuccessful because it deprioritized quality and patient satisfaction. For example, less than 20% of Medicare spending is currently value-based.

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Consult QD

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The HCAH team cares for patients with chronic heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, sepsis, cellulitis, pneumonia, and diverticulitis, among other conditions. Initial patient feedback has been very positive,” says Dr. Rothman. Often these individuals have other chronic diseases and comorbidities. versus ~13%).

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

JULY 14, 2022

In support of these goals, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), acting under the direction of the Department of Health and Human Services, issued a proposed rule in the federal register in April titled Fiscal Year 2023 Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule (Proposed Rule).

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Relias

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), care coordination is “the deliberate organization of patient care activities between two or more participants (including the patient) involved in a patient’s care to facilitate the appropriate delivery of health care services.”

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Relias

MARCH 15, 2022

That requires education , coaching, and experience to ensure an optimal patient experience. At Spectrum Health, Patient Financial Services outsources a number of functions. Technology is not the answer for everything. You need to have people who are empathetic and concerned,” underscored Brooks.

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American Nurse

MAY 1, 2023

Without other end-of-life options or home healthcare resources on the reservation, many patients must turn to hospital care. I’ve encountered many elders who can’t afford good healthcare but earn just above the Medicaid guideline, leaving them ineligible for assistance. See Meet patients’ cultural needs.)

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Relias

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Whereas obstetricians and physicians can intervene when pregnancy complications occur, they typically provide care in hospital settings, creating limitations for patients who may not have access to that level of care. Medicaid covers 43% of all deliveries but only provides 60 days of postpartum coverage. For example, in the U.S.,

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Relias

JANUARY 8, 2024

Medicare payment systems link patient satisfaction scores with reimbursement rates, making quality patient care a primary determinant of an organization’s viability and motivating healthcare administrators to implement patient satisfaction strategies.

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Relias

APRIL 28, 2022

Throughout the cycle, the possibility of errors looms if your staff isn’t up to speed on the complex coding demands and rules set by hospitals, insurers, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. More complete documentation also helps your organization monitor and track the level of care you provide with detail and accuracy.

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