Consolidation is the aftermath of the challenge that the healthcare industry faced right after the transition from volume-based care to value-based care. In addition, the enhanced impact of consumerism and discovering the areas of population health management bring consolidations to the light. Criteria for consolidation A few of healthcare leaders criticized the concept of setting …

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Behavioral healthcare is a broader term taking into account psychological sickness as well as material mistreatment disorder. Psychological sickness is caused due to alteration in moods/behavior, disturbances in thinking etc. On the other hand, material mistreatment disorder is referred to as the inept usage of alcohol, prescribed medications or prohibited drugs. According to a survey, …

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Healthcare in the United States is transitioning from fee-for-service model to value-based care model. The Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services (CMS) has Value-based programs rewarding health care providers with incentive payments for the quality of care they give to people with Medicare. It is a model that focuses on paying for the quality rather …

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has published the 2018 final rule to regulate the Quality Payment Program under Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA). The Quality Payment Program is an initiative for general practitioners and other qualified healthcare providers seeking incentive payments in either of the ways: 1) With the help …

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‘Financial viability is the ability to generate sufficient income to meet operating payments, debt commitments and, where applicable, to allow growth while maintaining service levels.’ To survive and thrive in a highly competitive business environment, every organization wants to ensure a steady flow of cash to meet the expenses and to reinvest for infrastructure development. …

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There are various regulations and reforms in the past few years, introduced by the healthcare regulatory bodies such as Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services (CMS). The authorities vet eligible medical and healthcare providers for their compliance and reporting. Qualified physicians, who are not in compliance such as the Meaningful Use program, which is an …

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The bombardment of advanced technology has revolutionized the life of an ordinary man. We cannot even imagine our lives without using a host of different gadgets and devices. In healthcare, with the advancement of digital technologies, consumers have now gained access to their medical records using portable gadgets, can monitor considerable indications, can get examined …

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With the introduction of modified payment models, healthcare providers have also transformed the way they use to deliver care services. The issue of payment of the physicians upsurges every year and follows with hefty discussions and findings. Interpreting the concerns of physicians, their income is not sufficient enough to fulfill the requirements of running a …

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Meaningful Use program has steered the healthcare reforms and changes for the last few years. It has immersed many changes, such as incorporation of the certified Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems to maximize the quality, security, and efficacy of health as well as to lessen the lack of correspondence in the healthcare industry. Through Meaningful …

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