Primary care physicians increasingly play a key role in Healthcare Reform and other efforts encouraging innovative approaches to care for a rapidly aging population. These initiatives share a common goal of improving patient outcomes, preventing hospitalizations and reducing costs to the system. Read Full Post

If you aren’t ready for the impact of MACRA, now is the time to prepare. Even though the CMS released the final rule on MACRA implementation in 2016, and the first performance period under MACRA began in January 2017, there still seems to be a lot of confusion as to what it actually is. Read Full Post

Report: Hospitals Enhance Antibiotics Stewardship, Continue To Reduce MRSA

According to a report released yesterday by the Department of Health and Human Services, hospitals are enhancing their antibiotic stewardship programs to incorporate the core elements recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read more

Verma announces CMS initiative to revise, simplify quality measures under federal health care programs

CMS recently announced a new federal initiative aimed to simplify quality measures, reduce regulatory burdens, and prompt innovation in the health care industry as it moves toward value-based payments. Read more

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CMS Wants Docs To Spend More Time On Patients, Less On Paperwork

CMS just launched an initiative aimed to resolve the growing concerns that its regulations are reducing the time providers spend with patients. Read more

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Burnout Among Hospitalists

Study reveals that burnout rates among hospitalists compared with those of general internists who practice in outpatient settings do not differ greatly; however, the groups do differ in the top symptoms they experience. 

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The latest statistics on physician burnout are startling; including a 28% increase in burnout rates in just four years and a claim by 54% of physicians that their morale is somewhat or very negative. To avoid the damaging effects of burnout, key strategies to mitigate the top drivers of burnout should be implemented in provider practices quickly. Read Full Post

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'Repeal and replace' isn't dead yet: Trump meets with key senators on new proposal

Trump urged Senate Republicans not to give up on trying to repeal the ACA and is exploring Lindsey Graham’s (S.C.) reform proposal as a potential option. Read more

Medicare’s Financial Outlook Slightly Improved, Trustees Say

The financial outlook for Medicare’s hospital insurance trust fund improved in the past year due to health costs rising more slowly than expected and predictions that enrollees will use hospital services less often. Read more

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Even though telemedicine has been around for a few years now, it’s time to take another look at this rapidly changing clinical technology. In the long-term care industry, efficient long-term management of chronic disease is one of the greatest challenges facing today’s healthcare… Read Full Post

As a healthcare professional, keeping up with the key trends that drive consumers’ decisions is integral to your success and the health of your patients. There are three key consumer trends, all heavily influenced by the Baby Boomer population, driving the industry in 2017 and beyond that you should know about. Read Full Post