Policy and Legislation
Even if the World Health Organization finalizes ICD-11 in May, it will take years for U.S. doctors to start using the next classification system.
Mississippi will receive Section 1115 demonstration program extension under new policy.
The open enrollment period that ended Dec. 15 was more than a month shorter than last year's closing date.
Consultants found HIE is not meeting state needs and patients lack confidence so they are working on an improvement plan.
For 2019, CMS will blend 25 percent of encounter data into risk scores for MA payment.
More than 20 states enacted laws in 2017 to equip nurses with full practice authority.
Some ACOs say integrated systems and EHRs are necessary, while others put emphasis on physician participation.
Q4 saw some big moves from CMS with partnerships to enhance employee wellness programs.
Health insurers benefit from lower corporate taxes but repealing the individual mandate will spike uncompensated care costs and stick hospitals with tighter operating margins, less cash flow.
The Republican Senator voted for tax reform on assurances that legislation to stabilize individual market would be included in end-of-year spending bill.