Reimbursement
Physicians will be reimbursed based on the health outcomes of their patients.
Insurer has entered a value-based contract with Collegium Pharmaceutical for the drug Xtampza ER, an oxycodone equivalent with abuse deterrent properties.
Insurers offering plans have been required to cover all FDA-approved contraception, including medications and devices that induce abortion, as well as sterilization procedures.
System is already cutting hiring, using attrition to conserve cash and will end the week with only 13 days cash on hand.
Medicare advisory commission recommends voluntary physician participation in a program with measures more similar to APMs.
Reimbursement to physicians is linked to the health outcomes of their patients.
CEO Stan Brezenoff emailed staff Thursday morning saying few positions would be filled, attrition would be used.
Study suggests that while ACOs are willing to accept increased financial risk, they are still learning how to manage populations.
Hospitals include Bayshore Medical Center, Clear Lake Regional Medical Center, West Houston Medical Center and East Houston Regional Medical Center.
But researchers also found declines in use of preventive care under high-deductible plans, suggesting people don't realize these services carry no out-of-pocket costs.