CMS will penalize 171,000 physicians 3% next year for not meeting Meaningful Use. But instead of taking a hit, some physicians will be leveraging CCM to get a raise. … read more →
For the fourth year in a row, healthcare proves the adage: what can’t be measured can’t be managed. This year, 2,592 hospitals will lose $420 Million in revenue on penalties associated with… read more →
One of the questions I am frequently asked is: Will the hospital treating a patient re-admitted within the last 30 days still be reimbursed? The answer is yes. A practical argument becomes:… read more →
Fee for Service or Fee for Wellness? Imagine picking your car up from the repair shop only to go a few miles and have the same part fail. When you take… read more →