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By Chris Anderson | 02:04 pm | March 23, 2011
Six health plans -Aetna, CDPHP, Hudson Health Plan, MVP Health Care, UnitedHealthcare and Empire BlueCross Blue Shield - have provided $1.5 million in incentive payments to 236 separate primary care physicians in 11 practices that achieved patient-centered medical home recognition by the NCQA.
By Chris Anderson | 02:02 pm | March 23, 2011
A report from Moody's Investors Service indicates changes in employee benefits plan designs as well as new medical management techniques such as employee wellness programs are reducing demand for healthcare services.
By Chris Anderson | 01:51 pm | March 23, 2011
Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield has launched a patient-centered medical home pilot project with seven family and internal medicine practices to test whether the concept will work in the state.
By Stephanie Bouchard | 01:48 pm | March 23, 2011
Decision could impact costs and quality
By Diana Manos | 01:40 pm | March 23, 2011
Bill passed by Congress awaits agreement on how to pay for it
By Diana Manos | 01:39 pm | March 23, 2011
Experts advise aggressive preparation
By Diana Manos | 01:12 pm | March 23, 2011
Congress has until the end of this year to find a permanent fix
By Stephanie Bouchard | 01:11 pm | March 23, 2011
Governor hopes to encourage ACO formation
By Diana Manos | 01:09 pm | March 23, 2011
Without question, federal court decisions mean something when it comes to the Affordable Care Act's future. But what, exactly?
By Diana Manos | 01:07 pm | March 23, 2011
Hospitals are falling short of the Joint Commission's language access requirements for patients with limited English, according to a new report.