Payment Models/Reimbursement
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Movements in Home Care, Home Health
Care at home continues to garner attention and growing interest from payers, providers and investors. What are the top five things you should keep in mind as the industry moves forward? Read on for details.
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Charging for Patient Emails, Portal Messages
Some organizations are beginning to charge patients for communicating with physicians and care providers when using patient portals. These interactions are known as e-visits. We provide our thoughts on the new trend, its future and the consumer’s perspective. Read more.
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Should Health Care & Life Sciences Care About IRS Section 174?
Are you a health care or life sciences company with research and experimental expenses? Did you know that beginning with tax years starting Jan. 1, 2022, you may no longer currently deduct those expenses, but instead, capitalize and amortize them? If you have R&E expenses, you’ll want to read on for more.
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5 Senior Living & Care Trends to Keep an Eye on in 2023
What are five themes senior living and care owners and operators should understand for 2023? From the economy and labor to mergers and acquisitions, take a look at our recent blog to learn more.
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Encouraging More Value-Based Arrangements, Advancing Health Equity Through ACOs
If all Medicare beneficiaries are in some type of accountable care relationship by 2030, that has broad implications across health care. What are some of the policies CMS is using to advance that goal? Read on.
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$3.2 Million Annual Payment Proposed for Rural Emergency Hospital
Small rural hospitals converting to a Rural Emergency Hospital could received $3.2 million annually under CMS proposed regulations. We walk you through the financing mechanisms in our latest blog. Read on to learn more.
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9 Trends Driving Health Care Home & 1 Major Proposed Payment Cut
There are interrelated trends leading care delivery to the home, and we highlight 9 of those in a recent environmental scan. But, there are always countervailing winds to consider. Read on for details.
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Second Nursing Home Report Explores Impacts of Economic Crisis
A second report on nursing homes looks deeper into the economic crisis and how it could affect access to care and health equity.
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Employee Retention Credit: Senior Living & Care Considerations
COVID impacts continue to hit health care. Any opportunity for additional financial assistance is welcome. For some, the Employee Retention Credit may be an option. Read on to learn more.
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Hospital Payments at Risk in Medicare Inpatient Rule
Hospitals continue to struggle with margin pressures and now may face reduced reimbursements under Medicare. Read on to see how disproportionate share, Medicare dependent and low volume adjustments could be impacted.