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"Do people really realize that digital maturity matters? It really does. It's quality and safety," says HIMSS researcher Anne Snowdon.
CMS did not finalize the ability for follow-up visits to be conducted by telehealth.
The latest Safety Grades shows the first improvement since fall 2023, but the measures are still far from pre-pandemic levels.
"We take our members and treat them really, really nicely," says CMO Neil Wagle.
The Global and Professional Direct Contracting Model is now ACO REACH.
Physicians who certify patient eligibility for hospice services must be enrolled in Medicare or have validly opted out.
CMS is expected to release the star ratings "on or about October 6."
Hospitals await the final rule on inpatient payment, with the AHA saying the proposed increase does not meet the cost of care.
Many patients are skipping medical care due to fear of surprise bills, with a quarter saying they've hesitated to seek care or skipped it altogether.
The Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System proposed rule is expected to increase hospital payments by $1.6B.
