Nathan Eddy
Researchers argue quality measures must connect directly to reimbursement.
Authors said the major insurers are padding their bottom lines by disguising profits as costs.
The ordinance noted hospitals, health systems and clinics are facing staffing shortages that could jeopardize the availability of care.
The ordinance covers institutions including hospitals, doctor groups, affiliated clinics and nursing facilities.
Researchers found only one case of a higher risk of exposure leading to transmission to a healthcare worker.
This is the largest amount ever recovered by the HHS and DOJ's fraud and abuse enforcement program.
They are "the next horizon" in healthcare, says Accenture Digital Health Technology Vision 2022 report.
The Alliance, founded by Aetna, Humana, MultiPlan, Quest Diagnostics and UnitedHealth Group, has added a new member.
This decline reflects a recovery from the pandemic and the impact of the CMS wRVU changes implemented in 2021.
The company is leveraging its own portfolio and partner digital assets to engage patients directly - at home, virtually or in-person.