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Hospitals confront mounting reimbursement challenges and ...
WEBNov 30, 2023 · Escalating reimbursement delays and declining cash reserves are placing hospitals and health systems across the nation in a precarious financial predicament, according to data from Syntellis Performance Solutions' analysis of 1,300 hospitals.
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WEBImproving the Patient Financial Experience Throughout the Patient Journey While many healthcare providers believe that improving the patient financial experience is a critical step for their organization, few have done so successfully.
HHS announces 54 drugs subject to rebates and lower ...
WEB5 days ago · Medicare and Medicare Advantage beneficiaries who use these drugs are expected to have a reduced coinsurance amount. From October 1 through December 31, 54 Part B drugs have an adjusted coinsurance rate based on the inflation-adjusted payment amount. The coinsurance will be 20% of the inflation-adjusted payment amount, CMS said.
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WEBSep 19, 2024 · Credible, Defensible Estimates. In healthcare, every interaction with the patient matters. Especially in today's environment of continuous improvement, efforts have been concentrated on coordination among providers, the patient care experience and quality outcomes - all laudable goals.
Moody's upgrades healthcare outlook from negative to stable ...
WEBNov 9, 2023 · Photo: sturti/Getty Images. Moody's Investors Service has revised its 2024 outlook for the not-for-profit and public healthcare sector to stable from negative, driven in large part by a decrease in labor costs. While hospitals will continue to grapple with high expenses because of a shortage of skilled labor, particularly nurses, Moody's ...
Hospital spending is projected to increase by 9.3% this year
WEBOct 12, 2023 · In 2023, aggregate hospital spending is expected to increase by 9.3% due to a rebound in utilization and higher prices due to rising labor costs. Starting in 2025, hospital spending is expected to grow at an average annual rate of 6% as hospitals transition away from pandemic-related use and spending. Across all payers, per-enrollee spending is ...