Accountable care organizations (ACOs) present a significant opportunity to reduce health care expenditures and ensure quality care. Successfully managing the transition to an ACO is one of the most difficult challenges facing health organizations today. The key is to focus on the risk contract and approach population health management in a staged, incremental way.
Patient-Centered Medical Home: Navigating through Recognition and Rewardsathenahealth
Join athenahealth as we delve into Patient-Centered Medical Homes and the complications that come with navigating through the regulations to achieve level three recognition status.
Cashing in on Value Based Reimbursementathenahealth
Stay on top of changing governmental regulations and don't leave money on the table. Value based reimbursements can be tricky to navigate while managing a medical practice but not with athenahealth.
The Latest Regulations, Simplified: MU, PQRS & MIPSathenahealth
Changing governmental regulations for the advancement of healthcare is more than difficult and we have simplified these changes to keep you up to date.
Patient-Centered Medical Home: Navigating through Recognition and Rewardsathenahealth
Join athenahealth as we delve into Patient-Centered Medical Homes and the complications that come with navigating through the regulations to achieve level three recognition status.
Cashing in on Value Based Reimbursementathenahealth
Stay on top of changing governmental regulations and don't leave money on the table. Value based reimbursements can be tricky to navigate while managing a medical practice but not with athenahealth.
The Latest Regulations, Simplified: MU, PQRS & MIPSathenahealth
Changing governmental regulations for the advancement of healthcare is more than difficult and we have simplified these changes to keep you up to date.
The Latest Self-Pay Trends: New Burdens and Opportunitiesathenahealth
Let athenahealth guide you through the burdens of navigating through revenue collections from your patients to make sure your practice has access to all monetary opportunities to ensure financial success.
It's no secret that any EHR takes away essential time with the patient and doctoring in general. See what athenahealth is doing to help remedy these frustrations and to make the best out of a bad situation.
Physician Payment Reforms: The Future of MIPS and APMs – Value-Based Payments...Epstein Becker Green
Epstein Becker Green Webinar with Attorney Lesley Yeung - Value-Based Payments Crash Course Webinar Series - May 16, 2016.
Topics include:
* An overview of the physician payment reforms included in the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (“MACRA”)
* A summary of the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (“MIPS”) and Alternative Payment Models (“APMs”) Proposed Rule (publication is expected in the spring of 2016)
* Opportunities for provider engagement with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to shape physician payment reform efforts
http://www.ebglaw.com/events/physician-payment-reforms-the-future-of-mips-and-apms-value-based-payments-crash-course-webinar-series/
These materials have been provided for informational purposes only and are not intended and should not be construed to constitute legal advice. The content of these materials is copyrighted to Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. ATTORNEY ADVERTISING.
Keeping Community Hospitals Thriving and Independentathenahealth
Research showing hospitals how to best maintain their independence while conducting a thriving business model in changing times of governmental regulation.
White Paper - eCQMs: It's Time to Make Data Quality the No. 1 Priority Q-Centrix
This white paper will examine eCQM data quality issues and their implications. It will raise questions hospitals should consider when developing strategies to improve their eCQM capabilities. Lastly, it will outline how they can benefit from implementing better data quality control practices and present new developments in eCQM data collection and reporting.
The Medicare Aaccess and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 establishes two Quality Payment Programs to transition the U.S. Healthcare System from a Fee-For-Service reimbursement methodology to a Fee-For-Value model. MACRA fundamentally adjusts the Medicare Fee Schedule, forcing healthcare providers to utilize HIT, population health management, and care coordination to receive financial rewards.
Using the Perioperative Surgical Home as a Model to Implement CJRWellbe
Watch the webinar on youtube: https://youtu.be/rNaU_P2mHXE
The transition to value-based care models has increased pressure to deliver high quality and cost effective care. The medical home concept has gained traction in the primary care setting, and now, the perioperative surgical home has the potential to improve patient satisfaction, outcomes, and cost-effectiveness in the acute setting.
Dr. Zeev Kain, Chancellor’s Professor of Anesthesiology and former Associate Dean of Clinical Operations at University of California at Irvine Health, will share challenges and lessons learned implementing their Joint Replacement Surgical Home to provide more coordinated, standardized care.
What you’ll learn:
– An overview of the Perioperative Surgical Home model, and how it can improve outcomes while reducing cost
– Lessons learned from UC Irvine’s implementation of a Joint Replacement Surgical Home
– Considerations for implementing a Perioperative Surgical Home in your organization
About the Speaker:
Zeev N. Kain is a Chancellor’s Professor of Anesthesiology & Pediatrics & Psychiatry and the Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Care at UC Irvine Health. Dr. Kain completed residency training in Pediatrics and Anesthesiology, a fellowship in Pediatric Anesthesia and was received an MBA from Columbia University. After 19 years at Yale University he joined UC Irvine Health in 2008. Dr. Kain has had continuous NIH funding since 1996 and had published over 200 publications in the peer-reviewed literature. His main research focus was stress in children undergoing surgery and invasive procedures.
Dr. Kain established the annual summit on the Perioperative Surgical Home and is a member of the steering committee of a 43 hospital collaborative on this topic. His training in Lean Six Sigma and his MBA and his management background have enabled him to embark on the quest to make the Perioperative Surgical Home ubiquitous at UC Irvine Health and to help bring this care model to institutions nationally.
Implementation of a Perioperative Surgical Home (PSH)Wellbe
The PSH is a patient-centered, physician-led system of coordinated care that guides patients through the entire surgical experience. From the decision for surgery to 30-90 days post discharge from a medical facility, the PSH model of care is re-engineered to improve patient care and outcomes while decreasing total cost. Learn how your physicians can earn financial incentives from both the PSH and the new CMS requirements for Alternative Payment Models (APMs).
What does SGR Reform and PSH have in common? Dr. Mike Schweitzer, a national leader in PSH, will show you how physicians can leverage a PSH to meet the new APM requirements. The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) replaces SGR with a new performance-based payment system and financial incentives for participation in alternative payment models. The law requires that major changes occur by January 1, 2017 – the measurement year for penalties and rewards in 2019. Dr. Schweitzer will describe how to develop a PSH program in your organization. He will share strategies to engage physician leaders to prepare for MACRA or Value Based Payments through PSH.
This webinar will enable you to:
- Identify the burning platform for a PSH
- Define the elements of a PSH
- Outline the infrastructure needed to implement a PSH
- Build and sustain the metrics to support a PSH
- Learn how to engage physician champions
About the Speaker:
Dr. Mike Schweitzer is the Vice President of Healthcare Delivery Transformation at VHA Southeast in Tampa, FL. Mike is also the Medical Director guiding the ASA-sponsored Perioperative Surgical Home Collaborative involving 44 healthcare organizations across the nation. Dr. Schweitzer is a nationally recognized speaker and has published many articles on the Perioperative Surgical Home.
Dr. Schweitzer previously served as the Chief Medical Officer for Northeast Baptist Hospital in San Antonio, TX where he was involved in the CMS Pilot for Acute Care Episodes, ACO development, and co-management programs.
Behavioral Health Industry Insights - 2016Duff & Phelps
This issue of Behavioral Health Insights details the impact of deinstitutionalization and the IMD Exclusion on the behavioral healthcare landscape. On April 25, 2016, the CMS issued a long-awaited official rule meaningfully changing the IMD Exclusion provisions in response to access concerns over inpatient psychiatric and substance use disorder services
Healthcare Consumerism and Cost: Dispelling the Myth of Price TransparencyHealth Catalyst
The world of healthcare costs is confusing and messy for both patients and providers. Many providers don’t fully understand their costs and therefore struggle to meet the increasing pressure for greater price transparency for consumers. With price transparency rules finalized and implementation looming, many providers are racing against the clock to adapt business practices to meet regulations and communicate the implications to consumers. And each organization’s financial health depends on transparency, as uncertainty about costs keeps many patients from seeking care.
Deb Gordon, seasoned healthcare executive and author of the book, “The Health Care Consumer’s Manifesto: How to Get the Most for Your Money,” and Pat Rocap, Director of Cost Management Services at Health Catalyst, examine the relationship between cost and pricing as the path to transparency for consumers. Deb and Pat provide expert analysis and practical advice to help you become a savvier provider and consumer when it comes to healthcare pricing and spending.
- The implications of federal price transparency regulations.
- The connection between healthcare costing and pricing.
- How to start your organization’s journey to understand costs and why it matters.
- Why price transparency is important to both patients and providers.
The Evolving Role of the Compliance Officer in the Age of Accountable CarePYA, P.C.
Much has been written about new competencies physicians must develop in the face of payment and delivery system reform. But providers are not the only ones seeing their roles change. Compliance officers, who serve as organizations’ internal police officers, will have many new challenges. PYA Principal Martie Ross presented a national Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA) webinar entitled “The Evolving Role of the Compliance Officer In the Age of Accountable Care.”
Understand what consumers value most when managing their health and how much additional responsibility they’re willing to take on to reduce the cost of their healthcare.
What do big data and advanced analytics mean for healthcare? This question was answered during the Georgia Society of CPAs (GSCPA) 2015 Healthcare Conference, February 6, at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, GA. PYA Principal Marty Brown and PYA Analytics President & CEO Brian Worley presented “Big Data Applications in Healthcare.”
Mercer Capital's Value Focus: Healthcare Facilities | Mid-Year 2016 |Mercer Capital
Mercer Capital's Healthcare Facilities Industry newsletter provides perspective on valuation issues. Each newsletter also includes macroeconomic trends, industry trends, and guideline public company metrics.
The Latest Self-Pay Trends: New Burdens and Opportunitiesathenahealth
Let athenahealth guide you through the burdens of navigating through revenue collections from your patients to make sure your practice has access to all monetary opportunities to ensure financial success.
It's no secret that any EHR takes away essential time with the patient and doctoring in general. See what athenahealth is doing to help remedy these frustrations and to make the best out of a bad situation.
Physician Payment Reforms: The Future of MIPS and APMs – Value-Based Payments...Epstein Becker Green
Epstein Becker Green Webinar with Attorney Lesley Yeung - Value-Based Payments Crash Course Webinar Series - May 16, 2016.
Topics include:
* An overview of the physician payment reforms included in the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (“MACRA”)
* A summary of the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (“MIPS”) and Alternative Payment Models (“APMs”) Proposed Rule (publication is expected in the spring of 2016)
* Opportunities for provider engagement with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to shape physician payment reform efforts
http://www.ebglaw.com/events/physician-payment-reforms-the-future-of-mips-and-apms-value-based-payments-crash-course-webinar-series/
These materials have been provided for informational purposes only and are not intended and should not be construed to constitute legal advice. The content of these materials is copyrighted to Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. ATTORNEY ADVERTISING.
Keeping Community Hospitals Thriving and Independentathenahealth
Research showing hospitals how to best maintain their independence while conducting a thriving business model in changing times of governmental regulation.
White Paper - eCQMs: It's Time to Make Data Quality the No. 1 Priority Q-Centrix
This white paper will examine eCQM data quality issues and their implications. It will raise questions hospitals should consider when developing strategies to improve their eCQM capabilities. Lastly, it will outline how they can benefit from implementing better data quality control practices and present new developments in eCQM data collection and reporting.
The Medicare Aaccess and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 establishes two Quality Payment Programs to transition the U.S. Healthcare System from a Fee-For-Service reimbursement methodology to a Fee-For-Value model. MACRA fundamentally adjusts the Medicare Fee Schedule, forcing healthcare providers to utilize HIT, population health management, and care coordination to receive financial rewards.
Using the Perioperative Surgical Home as a Model to Implement CJRWellbe
Watch the webinar on youtube: https://youtu.be/rNaU_P2mHXE
The transition to value-based care models has increased pressure to deliver high quality and cost effective care. The medical home concept has gained traction in the primary care setting, and now, the perioperative surgical home has the potential to improve patient satisfaction, outcomes, and cost-effectiveness in the acute setting.
Dr. Zeev Kain, Chancellor’s Professor of Anesthesiology and former Associate Dean of Clinical Operations at University of California at Irvine Health, will share challenges and lessons learned implementing their Joint Replacement Surgical Home to provide more coordinated, standardized care.
What you’ll learn:
– An overview of the Perioperative Surgical Home model, and how it can improve outcomes while reducing cost
– Lessons learned from UC Irvine’s implementation of a Joint Replacement Surgical Home
– Considerations for implementing a Perioperative Surgical Home in your organization
About the Speaker:
Zeev N. Kain is a Chancellor’s Professor of Anesthesiology & Pediatrics & Psychiatry and the Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Care at UC Irvine Health. Dr. Kain completed residency training in Pediatrics and Anesthesiology, a fellowship in Pediatric Anesthesia and was received an MBA from Columbia University. After 19 years at Yale University he joined UC Irvine Health in 2008. Dr. Kain has had continuous NIH funding since 1996 and had published over 200 publications in the peer-reviewed literature. His main research focus was stress in children undergoing surgery and invasive procedures.
Dr. Kain established the annual summit on the Perioperative Surgical Home and is a member of the steering committee of a 43 hospital collaborative on this topic. His training in Lean Six Sigma and his MBA and his management background have enabled him to embark on the quest to make the Perioperative Surgical Home ubiquitous at UC Irvine Health and to help bring this care model to institutions nationally.
Implementation of a Perioperative Surgical Home (PSH)Wellbe
The PSH is a patient-centered, physician-led system of coordinated care that guides patients through the entire surgical experience. From the decision for surgery to 30-90 days post discharge from a medical facility, the PSH model of care is re-engineered to improve patient care and outcomes while decreasing total cost. Learn how your physicians can earn financial incentives from both the PSH and the new CMS requirements for Alternative Payment Models (APMs).
What does SGR Reform and PSH have in common? Dr. Mike Schweitzer, a national leader in PSH, will show you how physicians can leverage a PSH to meet the new APM requirements. The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) replaces SGR with a new performance-based payment system and financial incentives for participation in alternative payment models. The law requires that major changes occur by January 1, 2017 – the measurement year for penalties and rewards in 2019. Dr. Schweitzer will describe how to develop a PSH program in your organization. He will share strategies to engage physician leaders to prepare for MACRA or Value Based Payments through PSH.
This webinar will enable you to:
- Identify the burning platform for a PSH
- Define the elements of a PSH
- Outline the infrastructure needed to implement a PSH
- Build and sustain the metrics to support a PSH
- Learn how to engage physician champions
About the Speaker:
Dr. Mike Schweitzer is the Vice President of Healthcare Delivery Transformation at VHA Southeast in Tampa, FL. Mike is also the Medical Director guiding the ASA-sponsored Perioperative Surgical Home Collaborative involving 44 healthcare organizations across the nation. Dr. Schweitzer is a nationally recognized speaker and has published many articles on the Perioperative Surgical Home.
Dr. Schweitzer previously served as the Chief Medical Officer for Northeast Baptist Hospital in San Antonio, TX where he was involved in the CMS Pilot for Acute Care Episodes, ACO development, and co-management programs.
Behavioral Health Industry Insights - 2016Duff & Phelps
This issue of Behavioral Health Insights details the impact of deinstitutionalization and the IMD Exclusion on the behavioral healthcare landscape. On April 25, 2016, the CMS issued a long-awaited official rule meaningfully changing the IMD Exclusion provisions in response to access concerns over inpatient psychiatric and substance use disorder services
Healthcare Consumerism and Cost: Dispelling the Myth of Price TransparencyHealth Catalyst
The world of healthcare costs is confusing and messy for both patients and providers. Many providers don’t fully understand their costs and therefore struggle to meet the increasing pressure for greater price transparency for consumers. With price transparency rules finalized and implementation looming, many providers are racing against the clock to adapt business practices to meet regulations and communicate the implications to consumers. And each organization’s financial health depends on transparency, as uncertainty about costs keeps many patients from seeking care.
Deb Gordon, seasoned healthcare executive and author of the book, “The Health Care Consumer’s Manifesto: How to Get the Most for Your Money,” and Pat Rocap, Director of Cost Management Services at Health Catalyst, examine the relationship between cost and pricing as the path to transparency for consumers. Deb and Pat provide expert analysis and practical advice to help you become a savvier provider and consumer when it comes to healthcare pricing and spending.
- The implications of federal price transparency regulations.
- The connection between healthcare costing and pricing.
- How to start your organization’s journey to understand costs and why it matters.
- Why price transparency is important to both patients and providers.
The Evolving Role of the Compliance Officer in the Age of Accountable CarePYA, P.C.
Much has been written about new competencies physicians must develop in the face of payment and delivery system reform. But providers are not the only ones seeing their roles change. Compliance officers, who serve as organizations’ internal police officers, will have many new challenges. PYA Principal Martie Ross presented a national Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA) webinar entitled “The Evolving Role of the Compliance Officer In the Age of Accountable Care.”
Understand what consumers value most when managing their health and how much additional responsibility they’re willing to take on to reduce the cost of their healthcare.
What do big data and advanced analytics mean for healthcare? This question was answered during the Georgia Society of CPAs (GSCPA) 2015 Healthcare Conference, February 6, at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, GA. PYA Principal Marty Brown and PYA Analytics President & CEO Brian Worley presented “Big Data Applications in Healthcare.”
Mercer Capital's Value Focus: Healthcare Facilities | Mid-Year 2016 |Mercer Capital
Mercer Capital's Healthcare Facilities Industry newsletter provides perspective on valuation issues. Each newsletter also includes macroeconomic trends, industry trends, and guideline public company metrics.
The Next Revolution in Healthcare: Why the New MSSP Revisions Matter Now More...Health Catalyst
Now more than ever, we are entering a period of rapid change catalyzed by the power of data. On December 21, 2018, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule for the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP), strengthening the financial incentives for ACOs to drive improved outcomes. The health systems that embrace data to achieve financial success will grow while the rest will struggle to compete. View this webinar for a discussion on how to prepare.
The US healthcare system didn’t develop overnight, rather, it is the culmination of a series of revolutions within wealthy parts of the world. In this webinar, we explore the high points of history that have led us to our current challenges. While care has steadily improved over time, the cost of that care has risen at a much more dramatic rate. CMS created the MSSP to help mitigate the growth of these costs while providing better care for individuals and populations. On a larger scale, the program serves to shift the healthcare industry towards fee-for-value.
Despite general frustration related to legislative involvement, history has proven that regulatory changes precede attitudinal changes and the MSSP (combined with accurate, timely data) may be just the piece of legislation to help make value-based care a reality. By viewing this webinar you will learn:
- How the US healthcare industry reached its current state.
- Why financial imperatives drive cultural change in our economic model.
- Ways that the MSSP can help your organization achieve financial success.
- Ideas for how to utilize data to develop better healthcare delivery systems.
Dr. Will Caldwell is a strong proponent of the use of data analytics to promote good health and save lives. His area of expertise rests in technology-enabled health care delivery models and value-based care platforms. We hope that you will view this webinar and learn from his 17-years of work as a data-informed clinician.
Leveraging Disruptive Technologies to Succeed In Bundled PaymentsDylan Strecker
A presentation given at the Future of Healthcare in Washington Summit. An unprecedented assembly of Washington healthcare thought and action leaders for a day of executive briefing, connection and inspiration.
An actionable summary of the MIPS Merit-Incentive Based Payment System, MACRA (or the Quality Payment Program), and how to approach value-based healthcare.
Why consumers are crucial for building a sustainable healthcare systemMcKinsey on Healthcare
McKinsey & Company hosted an event in Washington, DC on March 26 in partnership with the Duke-Margolis Center for Health Policy, “Why consumers are crucial for building a sustainable healthcare system.”
Presentation given by Eric C. Schneider, MD, Senior Vice President for Policy and Research of The Commonwealth Fund at the University of Michigan Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation in Ann Arbor, MI on December 7, 2017.
During the 2018 mid-term elections, candidates faced off making big claims that they would be the ones to fix healthcare. Now that they are back to work, what can we anticipate with a new Congress? Will we finally see improvements or gridlock? Join Bobbi Brown, MBA and Stephen Grossbart, PhD as they tackle these questions along with a 2018 lookback of what went right and 2019 predictions of the most important trends that will impact our daily work.
Beyond political maneuvering, in 2018 we saw material changes in the business of healthcare. The pace of mergers, acquisitions and partnerships was strong and deals like the pending acquisition of Aetna by CVS, could dramatically impact patient behavior and revenue streams. In addition, the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) continues to support existing programs while adding new measures to support transparency, interoperability and a continued shift to value-based payments. What does this mean for your organization in 2019? View this webinar to learn more across these areas:
- The business of healthcare including new market entrants, business models and shifting strategies to stay competitive.
- Continuous quality and cost control monitoring across populations.
- CMS proposals to push ACOs into two-sided risk models.
- Historic changes to Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS).
- Fewer process measures but more quality outcomes scrutiny for providers.
- Increased consumer demand for more transparency.
There are many challenges and opportunities for all of us in healthcare. Join Bobbi and Stephen as they draw upon their decades of experience to make sense of the past year and look ahead to give you guidance for the new year. This is the fourth year running that Bobbi has presented her predictions at the turn of the new year and past attendees will remember that her knack for predicting is uncanny and her stories are unforgettable. This time was no different.
Modeling State-based Reinsurance: One Option for Stabilization of the Individ...soder145
Presentation by SHADAC Director Lynn Blewett at the 2018 Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management (APPAM) Fall Research Conference in Washington, DC.
Alexander Strachan, Jr., MD, MBA, and Asim Usman, MD, of EmCare Hospital Medicine, discuss bundled payments for care improvement (BPCI) and how hospitalists are leading the charge.
Originally presented May 4, 2016, as a webinar in partnership with Becker's Hospital Review.
Mercer Capital's Value Focus: Healthcare Facilities | Year-End 2017Mercer Capital
Mercer Capital's Healthcare Facilities Industry newsletter provides perspective on valuation issues. Each newsletter also includes macroeconomic trends, industry trends, and guideline public company metrics.
Implementing a Population Health Model (Hon Pak)Ashleigh Kades
Speaker Presentation from U.S. News Healthcare of Tomorrow leadership summit, November 2-4, 2016 in Washington, DC. Find out more about this forum at www.usnewshot.com.
Speaker Presentation from U.S. News Healthcare of Tomorrow leadership summit, November 2-4, 2016 in Washington, DC. Find out more about this forum at www.usnewshot.com.
Presentation on transparency of doctor performance at Health Datapalooza 2015 by Josh Rosenthal, PhD
Applications of Transparency: From Visibility to Action
As transparency in health care has emerged as a crucial enabler towards achieving the Triple Aim, myriad sources and types of information have become available in the last few years. Join this session to learn new ways of understanding the behaviors of patients and providers, and novel approaches to payment and delivery already underway.
Moderator: Ben Harder, U.S. News & World Report
Panelists: Elizabeth Mitchell, NRHI; Jeanne Pinder, ClearHealthCosts; Josh Rosenthal, PhD, RowdMap, Inc.
Managed Care within Health Care covers a variety of information from nursing homes, policies, Medical, Medicare, out of pocket, and partial payment, management, contracts, government, and the Social Security State Fund. Within this working paper I will discuss a few of these mechanisms that are applied and utilized within ‘Managed Care’ today. A system within a system that brings in 25% of the United States debt.
140306 dr tim ferris healthcare cost challengeNuffield Trust
In this slideshow, Dr Tim Ferris, Vice President for Population Health Management, Partners HealthCare, and Medical Director of the Massachusetts General Physicians Organisation; explores a new approach to meeting the health care cost challenge.
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Learn about 2016 trends in government and private healthcare spending, employer costs, and the patient-as-consumer movement that's spurring new provider models.
Understand what patient engagement truly means, its benefits for both patients and providers, and how to increase patient engagement through marketing.
Convert with Confidence: Barriers and Benefits of the EHR Switchathenahealth
Is your current electronic health record not working the way you want it to? Switching to a new system can be difficult without the right partner with the knowledge and support to help.
ICD-10 Progress Report: How Practices are Handling the Transitionathenahealth
Tracking network data from over 73,000 providers across the country, athenahealth monitors the success of our practices' transition to ICD-10. Find out how we made the change easy and effortless.
Join athenahealth maven Dr. Tidwell as he explores issues surrounding independent practices who wish to remain so and what steps physicians can take to thrive on their own, with just a little help from an EMR.
Go deeper with athenahealth specialists to discover all that you need to know and some things you may not know about Meaningful Use Stage 2 and the newest government updates.
ICH Guidelines for Pharmacovigilance.pdfNEHA GUPTA
The "ICH Guidelines for Pharmacovigilance" PDF provides a comprehensive overview of the International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH) guidelines related to pharmacovigilance. These guidelines aim to ensure that drugs are safe and effective for patients by monitoring and assessing adverse effects, ensuring proper reporting systems, and improving risk management practices. The document is essential for professionals in the pharmaceutical industry, regulatory authorities, and healthcare providers, offering detailed procedures and standards for pharmacovigilance activities to enhance drug safety and protect public health.
Navigating Challenges: Mental Health, Legislation, and the Prison System in B...Guillermo Rivera
This conference will delve into the intricate intersections between mental health, legal frameworks, and the prison system in Bolivia. It aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current challenges faced by mental health professionals working within the legislative and correctional landscapes. Topics of discussion will include the prevalence and impact of mental health issues among the incarcerated population, the effectiveness of existing mental health policies and legislation, and potential reforms to enhance the mental health support system within prisons.
For those battling kidney disease and exploring treatment options, understanding when to consider a kidney transplant is crucial. This guide aims to provide valuable insights into the circumstances under which a kidney transplant at the renowned Hiranandani Hospital may be the most appropriate course of action. By addressing the key indicators and factors involved, we hope to empower patients and their families to make informed decisions about their kidney care journey.
Trauma Outpatient Center is a comprehensive facility dedicated to addressing mental health challenges and providing medication-assisted treatment. We offer a diverse range of services aimed at assisting individuals in overcoming addiction, mental health disorders, and related obstacles. Our team consists of seasoned professionals who are both experienced and compassionate, committed to delivering the highest standard of care to our clients. By utilizing evidence-based treatment methods, we strive to help our clients achieve their goals and lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.
Our mission is to provide a safe and supportive environment where our clients can receive the highest quality of care. We are dedicated to assisting our clients in reaching their objectives and improving their overall well-being. We prioritize our clients' needs and individualize treatment plans to ensure they receive tailored care. Our approach is rooted in evidence-based practices proven effective in treating addiction and mental health disorders.
Medical Technology Tackles New Health Care Demand - Research Report - March 2...pchutichetpong
M Capital Group (“MCG”) predicts that with, against, despite, and even without the global pandemic, the medical technology (MedTech) industry shows signs of continuous healthy growth, driven by smaller, faster, and cheaper devices, growing demand for home-based applications, technological innovation, strategic acquisitions, investments, and SPAC listings. MCG predicts that this should reflects itself in annual growth of over 6%, well beyond 2028.
According to Chris Mouchabhani, Managing Partner at M Capital Group, “Despite all economic scenarios that one may consider, beyond overall economic shocks, medical technology should remain one of the most promising and robust sectors over the short to medium term and well beyond 2028.”
There is a movement towards home-based care for the elderly, next generation scanning and MRI devices, wearable technology, artificial intelligence incorporation, and online connectivity. Experts also see a focus on predictive, preventive, personalized, participatory, and precision medicine, with rising levels of integration of home care and technological innovation.
The average cost of treatment has been rising across the board, creating additional financial burdens to governments, healthcare providers and insurance companies. According to MCG, cost-per-inpatient-stay in the United States alone rose on average annually by over 13% between 2014 to 2021, leading MedTech to focus research efforts on optimized medical equipment at lower price points, whilst emphasizing portability and ease of use. Namely, 46% of the 1,008 medical technology companies in the 2021 MedTech Innovator (“MTI”) database are focusing on prevention, wellness, detection, or diagnosis, signaling a clear push for preventive care to also tackle costs.
In addition, there has also been a lasting impact on consumer and medical demand for home care, supported by the pandemic. Lockdowns, closure of care facilities, and healthcare systems subjected to capacity pressure, accelerated demand away from traditional inpatient care. Now, outpatient care solutions are driving industry production, with nearly 70% of recent diagnostics start-up companies producing products in areas such as ambulatory clinics, at-home care, and self-administered diagnostics.
PET CT beginners Guide covers some of the underrepresented topics in PET CTMiadAlsulami
This lecture briefly covers some of the underrepresented topics in Molecular imaging with cases , such as:
- Primary pleural tumors and pleural metastases.
- Distinguishing between MPM and Talc Pleurodesis.
- Urological tumors.
- The role of FDG PET in NET.
The Importance of Community Nursing Care.pdfAD Healthcare
NDIS and Community 24/7 Nursing Care is a specific type of support that may be provided under the NDIS for individuals with complex medical needs who require ongoing nursing care in a community setting, such as their home or a supported accommodation facility.
COVID-19 PCR tests remain a critical component of safe and responsible travel in 2024. They ensure compliance with international travel regulations, help detect and control the spread of new variants, protect vulnerable populations, and provide peace of mind. As we continue to navigate the complexities of global travel during the pandemic, PCR testing stands as a key measure to keep everyone safe and healthy. Whether you are planning a business trip, a family vacation, or an international adventure, incorporating PCR testing into your travel plans is a prudent and necessary step. Visit us at https://www.globaltravelclinics.com/
Health Education on prevention of hypertensionRadhika kulvi
Hypertension is a chronic condition of concern due to its role in the causation of coronary heart diseases. Hypertension is a worldwide epidemic and important risk factor for coronary artery disease, stroke and renal diseases. Blood pressure is the force exerted by the blood against the walls of the blood vessels and is sufficient to maintain tissue perfusion during activity and rest. Hypertension is sustained elevation of BP. In adults, HTN exists when systolic blood pressure is equal to or greater than 140mmHg or diastolic BP is equal to or greater than 90mmHg. The
5. Source: CMS, “2013 Annual Report of the Boards of Trustees of the
Federal Hospital Insurance
and Federal Supplementary Medical Insurance Trust Funds,” May 31,
2013, available at:
http://downloads.cms.gov/files/TR2013.pdf;
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Source: CMS, “2013 Annual Report of the Boards of Trustees of the Federal Hospital Insurance and Federal Supplementary Medical Insurance
Trust Funds,” May 31, 2013, available at: http://downloads.cms.gov/files/TR2013.pdf
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commercial
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Physician Quality
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Value-Based payment
Modifier program
Incentive-based
CCM
Chronic Care
Management
TCM
Transitional Care
Management
PCMH
Patient Centered
Medical Home
Risk-based
ACO, MSSP
Capitation
Bundles
8. Three types of bundled payment programs
8
Penalty-based
MU
Meaningful Use
PQRS
Physician Quality
Reporting System
VBM
Value-Based payment
Modifier program
Incentive-based
CCM
Chronic Care
Management
TCM
Transitional Care
Management
PCMH
Patient Centered
Medical Home
Risk-based
ACO, MSSP
Capitation
Bundles
MIPS
(2018)
APMs
(2018)
9. Three types of bundled payment programs
9
Penalty-based
MU
Meaningful Use
PQRS
Physician Quality
Reporting System
VBM
Value-Based payment
Modifier program
Incentive-based
CCM
Chronic Care
Management
TCM
Transitional Care
Management
PCMH
Patient Centered
Medical Home
Risk-based
ACO, MSSP
Capitation
Bundles
MIPS
(2018)
APMs
(2018)
10. 10
Pioneer ACO
2012 MSSP
2013 MSSP
2014 MSSP
Private ACO
23
114
106
123
240
742 ACOs Total
52%
of US population lives
near an ACO
14%
of US population treated
by an ACO
22. 22
Data Sources
CLINICAL SYSTEMS
Allscripts
Meditech
EPIC
eClinicalWorks
GE Centricity
Cerner
NextGen
PAYERS
CIGNA
AETNA
Anthem
United
CMS
BCBSMA
Harvard Pilgrim
AGGREGATED
PATIENT
DATA
PHARMACY
BENEFIT
MANAGEMENT
Caremark
Envision
ESI
REGIONAL LABS
Quest Diagnostics
LabCorp
Converge Diagnostics
We aggregate data across multiple sources
in the cloud
24. Over the past five years, athenahealth
clients achieved strong results
24
45%Improvement in
1st year ACO33
quality scores
16%Increase in
network utilization
retention
63%of our MSSP clients
earned shared
savings payment
55%Bend in medical
cost trend
(lower spending
growth)
25. Our clients include some of the most
forward-thinking provider organizations
25
26. Our MSSP
ACO Guarantees
You’ll receive
ACO Shared Savings.
Pay us only if you do.
Pay us nothing if you don’t
We will go at risk for our fee
We spend more on healthcare than Canada does on everything…
It’s not even close, we spend nearly twice as much actually. The US spends $3.8 trillion annually on healthcare alone. Canada’s GDP is only $1.8 trillion.
Here are a list of the developed nations that spend a lot less per capita, yet still have better outcomes.
From a system standpoint, the US HC system compete on quality of care with Costa Rica…
Life expectancy in United States: 76 for males, 81 for females
Life expectancy in Costa Rica: 76 for males, 80 for females
Public gov spend
Private spend
From a system standpoint, the US HC system compete on quality of care with Costa Rica…
Life expectancy in United States: 76 for males, 81 for females
Life expectancy in Costa Rica: 76 for males, 80 for females
The whole healthcare industry is moving toward value. Because the number of Medicare beneficiaries continues to grow, payer reimbursements are a huge target for Medicare cuts to try and offer a solution to a cumulating financial problem. Rather than cutting public payer programs altogether, the government has decided to tie payments to the demonstration of quality rather than just cut public payer programs altogether. It is by the Affordable Care Act, the government continues to move toward a consistent delivery of quality care.
Hospital payment cuts will represent : 260B
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quality national US issue - spend verus other countries
The Department of Health and Human Services supports this trend, stating that half of all Medicare payment will be tied to value through alternative payment models by 2018. CMS stands behind this transition by fundamentally changing how health care is paid for. Emerging payment mechanisms such as Accountable Care Organizations and bundled payment arrangements are increasing at a very fast clip in order to further support all these changes.
What kind of programs are there? Those coming from the government are some penalty-based and some are incentive-based, and then some that are risk-based. Risk-based models are all about managing the budget of a population of patients, engaging them, and bringing them into the health system to deliver better care. Within the risk-based models, Today we’re going to focus on these risk-based models, particularly on ACOs.
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ACO/CIN
Bundled Payments
What kind of programs are there? Those coming from the government are some penalty-based and some are incentive-based, and then some that are risk-based. Risk-based models are all about managing the budget of a population of patients, engaging them, and bringing them into the health system to deliver better care. Within the risk-based models, Today we’re going to focus on these risk-based models, particularly on ACOs.
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ACO/CIN
Bundled Payments
What kind of programs are there? Those coming from the government are some penalty-based and some are incentive-based, and then some that are risk-based. Risk-based models are all about managing the budget of a population of patients, engaging them, and bringing them into the health system to deliver better care. Within the risk-based models, Today we’re going to focus on these risk-based models, particularly on ACOs.
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ACO/CIN
Bundled Payments
The traditional fee-for-service model so more providers are gravitating toward the ACO model, now showing a huge trend with the ACO model being adopted across the country. According to KLAS, accountable care is moving faster than many thought it might be two years ago. The most popular ACO contract today is the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP)
2014 MSSP Program data
- $4m is the average shared savings payment for MSSPs that earned a total of $342m (86 total/26%participants)
ACOs can apply to be in the Medicare Shared Savings Program and have the opportunity to achieve a lot of monetary benefits. So how have these MSSP programs performed so far?
64 of 260+ reporting to date ACO with adequate experience created savings
With a total of $800 of total savings below budget target
$372M to CMS directly
The wording around payments is a bit different and refers to them as “shared savings payments” now as they’re a bonus on top of baseline capabilities.
However, many ACOs have not seen shared savings
Shared savings don’t come easy
Several 1st year ACO had trouble reporting quality measures. 11 ACO failed to report quality scores all together
Leavitt Partners, a health care accountable care company says, “if you’re good at this, there is some really good potential”
Driving quality and closing care gaps require aligned goals, process, knowledge, and enabling technology
Medicare adjusts bonus payments (and in some case the loss-sharing rate) based on quality performance.
For Example: In Track 1 and Track 2 providers with quality scores below the 30th percentile cannot retain savings; those at the 50th percentile receive 35% of savings, and those above the 90th percentile retain the full 60% of savings.
Retrospective = Assigns patients to an ACO only at the end of the year based on where patients received their care during a performance year. Ensures that ACOs are only responsible for the cost of care for patients they actually see, but it makes it difficult to target interventions to patients for whom ACOs are accountable
Prospective - assigns patients at the beginning of each year based on where they sought care over the previous three years. Prospective attribution allows ACOs to better track spending and project financial performance during the course of a given year, but means that ACOs may be financially responsible for patients they do not actually treat.
You need the data to figure out your patients with chronic care
Near term high cost – 5% of patients that drive over 50% of your spend
unlike others, swivel chair method, have to have it on two screens
you need team of nurses
well our approach to everything we do we
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technology partners data managment
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stratify and run analitcs
data aggregation
So I’m going to talk to you a little about how we work with those companies here at athena, much different than others
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okay to be on swivel chair
We drive results through software, knowledge, and work.
one of the network services is population health management
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one of the network services is population health management
Our approach is three pronged
We believed it requires a three-pronged approach with our data based on 70 million providers at the center of everything in order to be powerful
KLAS highlights 4 necessary capabilities to perform POP Health Mgmt:
Data aggregation
Risk stratification
Patient outreach
Care coordination.
At athenahealth we extend KLASs model one stage to drive performance and results through continuous tracking and optimization.
Combine the green and the pink –
“Stratefy and manage risk utilization”
stratify and track
care management
patient engagement
optimization
Link to slide with $4m average payments.
The 63% of our MSSP clients who earned shared savings earned on average $1m more than the national average of $4m