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The revenue cycle of the future is going to be one with the patient front and center.
At a time when rural hospitals are closing and aging communities face a stroke epidemic, specialized ambulances can fill the gap.
Sutter Health's combined 2014 operating income from the day-to-day operations of its hospitals, care centers and other services was $419 million, compared to a loss of $22 million in 2013.
The bill to replace the SGR avoids the short-range physician payment cuts, but it raises long-range concerns that may need more legislative fixes.
UnitedHealthcare is testing the waters of consumer rewards and digital engagement, in a new partnership with Walgreens that's aiming to spur better health choices.
A sustainable Medicare payment for home-based medicine is on the horizon, and some insurers are already major backers of the service. But health plans could be doing more, especially in Medicare Advantage.
Hospitals have moved to follow population migrations before, but the relocations are now more common and raising community concerns.
Challenging Highmark's cuts to cancer payments, UPMC is playing the long-game in being the provider of choice for western Pennsylvania's seniors.
Home-based medicine is poised to fix the crises in American healthcare, and old and new companies are getting ready.
The integration will give providers additional expertise as they navigate ICD-10, meaningful use, population health management, privacy and security, revenue and cost management and analytics.