Healthcare Headlines Blog
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September 6, 2019
By Kindred Healthcare
AHA Proposes Additional CMS Actions To Reduce Regulatory Burden
The AHA has proposed additional actions that CMS could take immediately "to reduce the regulatory burden on hospitals, health systems and the patients that we serve." The proposed actions range from suspending the hospital star ratings and eliminating the “96-hour rule” to modifying Medicare conditions of participation to allow hospitals to recommend post-acute care providers. Read more
Older Adults Want Telehealth, And MA Is Poised To Expand Its Use
New study shows that an estimated 25 million people older than 65 are willing to use telehealth. According to the study, there are 3 primary reasons why seniors prefer telehealth over traditional office visits. However, the study also found that some senior citizens still prefer in-person care over telehealth. Read more
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August 6, 2019
By Kindred Healthcare
Physicians See More Pay Tied To Patient Satisfaction And Outcomes
New analysis shows physician practices are seeing more of their pay and bonuses based on “value-based metrics such as patient satisfaction and outcome measures” – a trend anticipated to continue as health insurance companies and the federal government move away from fee-for-service reimbursement. See how this evolution is changing pay. Read more
Telemedicine Is Poised To Grow As Its Popularity Increases Among Physicians And Patients
Recent report found that telemedicine was worth about $38.3 billion in 2018, and is projected to grow to $130.5 billion by 2025. Studies are starting to show the impact on physicians' jobs, and on the healthcare workforce in general, with more doctors self-reporting the skill and more patient visits conducted using the technology. Learn more about the implications of this growing technology. Read more
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July 9, 2019
By Kindred Healthcare
The Importance Of Data In Value-Based Care, And How To Maximize It
Recent Accenture analysis projects value-based care will account for 59% of healthcare payments by 2020, up from 34% in 2017. Know the implications. Read more
CMS To No Longer Exclude Medicare ACOs From BPCI Advanced Savings
CMS announces expansion within their advanced bundled payment model – program benefits to soon apply to all beneficiaries – as part of the Medicare Shared Savings Program. Read more
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June 3, 2019
By Kindred Healthcare
Precision Medicine: Getting The Data Creates A Challenge For Physicians
Complexities around getting and interpreting clinical data are stalling physicians’ efforts to move from evidenced-based to precision medicine. Read more
AHA Releases Playbook To Help Hospital Leaders Address Burnout
New resource to help hospitals and health systems’ leaders avoid employee burnout by building a culture of well-being and purpose. Check out the full playbook. Read more
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May 14, 2019
By Kindred Healthcare
48 States Use Value-Based Care And Payment Models, Study Shows
New study shows value-based care and payment programs have launched in nearly all states. Not only did the study find that 48 states have now implemented them, compared to just six in 2013 and 16 in 2014, but the last 5 years have seen the most significant growth in prevalence. Read more
Improve Medication Reconciliation, Post-Acute Handoff Using 2-Part Discharge Checklist
Research by the Cleveland Clinic shows the importance of communication and care coordination between providers as patients move between facilities to avoid medication errors and costly readmissions. Read more
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April 11, 2019
By Kindred Healthcare
Sepsis Treatment Costs Shoot Up $1.5 Billion For Hospitals Over 3 Years
New report by Premier found the cost of treating patients who develop sepsis in the hospital rose by 20% in just 3 years. Most interesting, the number of patients who developed sepsis declined by 15%, but spending increased significantly as those patients were more likely to get septic shock, which is more severe and therefore more costly to treat. Read more
Doctors Need To Do Better At Talking To Families About Critically Ill Patients
Recent study monitored 244 conferences between clinicians and families of patients in intensive care units who have at least a 50% chance of dying in the hospital. The findings concluded that these conversations could be improved through more recognition of the patients’ values and preferences. Read more
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March 11, 2019
By Kindred Healthcare
Physicians Generate $2.4M Annually for Their Hospitals, Study Finds
Recent survey shows that physicians generate an average of $2,378,727 per year in net revenue for their affiliated hospitals. Read more
Study: Physician Burnout, Work-Life Integration Improving
Latest report indicates physician burnout and satisfaction with work-life integration improved between 2014 and 2017, but not all aspects studied saw gains each year. Read more
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February 21, 2019
By Kindred Healthcare
Community Hospitals Link Arms With Prestigious Facilities To Raise Their Profiles
Many flagship hospitals have signed affiliation agreements with smaller hospitals around the country. The larger hospitals benefit from increased reach while the community hospitals get the brand-name affiliation and access to experts and specialized services. Read more
Primary Care Visits Within 7 Days Of Discharge Linked To Fewer Readmissions
According to a study published in JAMA Network Open, patients who see a primary care physician within one week of a hospital discharge have lower readmission rates. Read more
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January 24, 2019
By Kindred Healthcare
ACO Roundup: CMS Finalizes Rule To Make ACOs Take On More Risk
Catch up on the latest news regarding ACOs you may have missed over the holidays, including CMS’ announcement it would force Medicare-accountable care organizations to assume downside risk sooner. Read more
How A Computer Model Can Help Control MRSA Outbreaks In Hospitals
According to a study in eLife, a computer-based model could help hospitals control outbreaks of MRSA and identify those patients who have a higher risk of being infected. Read more
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December 2, 2018
By Kindred Healthcare
Do Concerns About Costs Impact ICU Care?
Findings in a new study suggest that financial considerations can shape care of ICU patients. Increased prevalence of cost discussions were found in patient notes the longer the hospital stay of a patient in the ICU and when there was a change in treatment or discharge plans. Read more
93% of participants earned a MIPS bonus payment this year. (But it could be harder next year)
CMS Administrator Seema Verma recently announced that 93% of clinicians eligible to participate in MACRA's Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) received a bonus payment for the 2017 performance year. Read more
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