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Payer-provider partnerships are key to creating stable hospital-at-home programs
Tanya Zucconi, left, COO of ZGM, and Tina Burbine, vice president of care innovation at Healthlink Advisors, speak at the HIMSS22 conference in Orlando. Photo: Jeff Lagasse/Health Financing News ORLANDO — Health care organizations, from payers to providers, have repeated a common refrain in recent years: providing the right care in the right place at …
EXL Named a Leader and Star Performer in Everest Group’s Healthcare Payment Operations PEAK… | Your money
NEW YORK, March 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EXL [NASDAQ: EXLS]one of the world’s leading digital analytics and solutions companies, today announced that it has been named a Leader and Star Performer in Everest Group’s PEAK Matrix® 2022 Healthcare Payment Operations Assessment. EXL rose to a Leader in the Leading Candidate category in last year’s …
‘Long Awaited,’ TSU Speaks Out on Appointment of First Black Woman to Land’s Highest Court
By Lucas Johnson NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) — When President Joe Biden nominated Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to the United States Supreme Court, for many it was more than fulfilling a campaign promise. This historic decision, in the eyes of civil rights groups and women’s organizations, is considered “long overdue”. Biden nominated Jackson on …
Mental health parity insurer accountability is long overdue
What are the news: The AMA urges Congress to hold insurance companies accountable for their repeated failure to comply with the Mental Health Parity and Substance Abuse Equity Act of 2008. The law requires that coverage for treatment of substance use disorders (SUDs) and mental illnesses by group health insurance and self-funded plans be at …
EXL Named a Leader in Payer Digital Transformation
NEW YORK, Jan. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EXL [NASDAQ: EXLS], a leading global digital analytics and solutions company, today announced that it has been named a Leader in Payer Digital Transformation Services in the ISG Provider Lens™ Healthcare Digital Services Report for the United States for 2021. ISG cites the variety of technologies used …
Zimbabwe: Mubaiwa calls for his release
Marry Mubaiwa’s defense team has called for her to be released for falsely claiming that Vice President Constantino Chiwenga agreed to a civil marriage, arguing that the state had failed to establish that an offense may have been committed. If the Harare magistrate, Mr. Lazini Ncube, agrees, that will end the trial. If he disagrees, …
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Questions surround Chicago teachers’ pension fund, long overdue forensic investigation
Sixteen years after a forensic investigation into the Chicago teachers’ pension was first proposed, … [+] pension claims that he ultimately contracted for a forensic examination. While the investigation will examine potential conflicts of interest and embezzlement regarding its investments, the pension will not say so. getty Sixteen years after a forensic investigation into the …
Doctors fight unfair pay-pay tactics; Does it work?
Doctors across the country are mired in battles with insurers who seem to be finding new ways to try to avoid paying them. Many fight back in different ways; some are more successful than others, and each has its advantages and disadvantages. Would any of these methods work for you? Barbara McAneny, MD, says she …
ZeOmega Adds Industry Leader to Its Leadership Team to Help Move Payers and Providers to a New Era of Value-Based Care and Data-Driven Quality and Experience
PLANO, TX, December 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — ZeOmega®– the healthcare industry’s leading population health management organization – announced today that it has appointed a health plan industry veteran Andy Arend to its management team as Chief Growth Officer (CGO). In the new role, Arends will lead the company’s efforts to help payer and provider organizations …
Appian and Redox Partner to Simplify EHR Data Integration for Payer and Providers
MCLEAN, Va. and MADISON, Wisconsin, December 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Appian (NASDAQ: APPN) announced a partnership with Redox, the company accelerating healthcare data interoperability, to bring low-code data integration to payers and providers. Healthcare systems and payors will now be able to securely share patient medical record information through purpose-built apps that simplify care …
Medicare Advantage Becomes Biggest Payer For Home Health Care, But Fundamental Challenges Remain
With the increase in Medicare Advantage (MA) enrollments, home care providers must be prepared to adapt to changing market conditions. MA has played a larger role in the Medicare program in recent years. The number of master’s registrants has increased by 8.3% on average over the past five years, according to data from post-acute analysis …
Lawyers Financial and Fiera Capital Partnership Enables Lawyers to Design Long-Term Financial Plans
Through this relationship, Fiera Capital, an independent Canadian investment management firm, seeks to help its clients by providing them with the basics to achieve their investment goals, helping them broaden their wealth offering and supporting their advisors. placement. “Our broad platform for investing in traditional and alternative asset classes will allow us to offer innovative …
Jewish issues during the Supreme Court’s tenure in 2021, including the court itself
Pro-choice and anti-abortion activists march side-by-side during a protest outside the Supreme Court in Washington, DC on October 4, 2021. JTA Photo by Kevin Dietsch / Getty Images. WASHINGTON- The Supreme Court has opened a new session of cases, and a number of them affect Jewish life in the United States. But there is one …
Collaboration between payer and provider is beneficial for the patient
The intention of advanced EOB is positive because it is a critical step for patients to manage the cost of their care. Unfortunately, the workflow is faulty. (Photo: Shutterstock) The No Surprises Law, a measure to end surprise medical bills for emergency and scheduled care, was passed to better inform patients about the cost of …
5 paying hospital executives who left their jobs for digital health companies
Several hospital and payor executives have stepped down to join digital health companies focused on virtual care and digital transformation since September. Here are the five frameworks: Adrienne Boissy, MD, has been chosen as Chief Medical Officer of Qualtrics, a healthcare IT company that helps hospitals modernize their patient experience programs. Dr. Boissy most recently …
Abortion, guns, religion top Supreme Court mandate
WASHINGTON – The future of abortion rights is in the hands of a conservative Supreme Court that begins a new term on Monday that also includes important cases on gun rights and religion. The court’s credibility with the public could also be at stake, especially if a divided court overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade …
7 recent executive payer movements
Here are seven paying executives who recently moved into new roles: 1. Centene’s subsidiary Sunshine Health has appointed Nathan Landsbaum as plan chairman and chief executive officer, the insurer announced on September 27. 2. Cigna’s subsidiary, Evernorth, appointed Eric Palmer as president and chief operating officer on September 23. Mr. Palmer’s transition is effective January …
STS seals long-term official data and commercial partnership with Genius Sports – European Gaming Industry News
Reading time: 3 minutes The virtual CEEGC takes place on September 22 in a virtual device. The team of Hipther Agency is pleased to announce the final agenda of one of the most important conferences in the Central and Eastern European region, the CEEGC. The annual Central and Eastern European Games Conference was launched in …
California Health Unions Backing Newsom Want Something In Return: One Payer
Campaigners say Newsom let them down on one payer, but stands behind him because he represents their best chance at getting it. SACRAMENTO, Calif .– If Gavin Newsom survives the Republican-led attempt to oust him from office, the Democratic governor will face the prospect of paying back the supporters who rallied behind him. And the …
Nearly 2 million people in Texas late for second dose of COVID-19 vaccine – Corridor News
Through Kevin reynolds When vaccines were first launched last year in Texas, Syed Raza received an unusual text message from a fellow doctor practicing in the Houston area. The doctor had just received his first dose of the coronavirus vaccine and was due to receive his second injection later in the month, but he was …
4 paying hospital executives who left their positions for digital health companies
Several hospital and payor executives have stepped down to join digital health companies focused on virtual care and digital transformation since July. Here are the four frames: Hayley Burgess, PharmD, has been appointed clinical director of VigiLanz, an EHR clinical monitoring company, the company announced on August 9. Prior to joining VigiLanz, Dr. Burgess was …
Toronto lawyer begins one-year term as CBA president
Stephen rotstein de Toronto begins his one-year term as President of the Canadian Bar Association (CBA) on September 1, taking the helm of the 125-year-old association of more than 36,000 lawyers, notaries, professors of law and law students across Canada. He succeeds Bradley D. Regehr from Winnipeg. Steeves Bujold de Montréal begins his term of …
Medallia launches healthcare pay member loyalty and engagement suite
SAN FRANCISCO – (COMMERCIAL THREAD) – Medallia, Inc. (NYSE: MDLA), the global leader in customer and employee experience, today announced the launch of the Medallia Healthcare Payer Member Retention and Engagement Suite. The Healthcare Payer Member Retention and Engagement suite enables insurers to engage members at key points in the journey by gathering instant feedback …
Best Student Loan Consolidation & Refinance Lenders of 2021
If you’re saddled with student debt and worried about making payments on your federal loans during the coronavirus pandemic, you can breathe a sigh of relief. An executive order in January extended the pause in payments on federal loans and set interest rates at 0% through September. Private lenders may offer their own special relief …
USQHIN Launches Payers Advisory Working Group
WASHINGTON, DC, Aug 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – The United States QHIN (USQHIN), an innovative national health information network focused on streamlining the exchange of data between states nationwide , today announced the launch of its Payors Advisory Working Group (PATTE). The PAW is a subgroup of the USQHIN National ADT Hub Network (NAHN). The …
Some customers with overdue balances will still have six months
Residential SAWS customers with over 60 days overdue receive a little more help and time. Customers enrolled in the San Antonio Water System Affordability Rebate Program with over 60 days overdue bills as of August 1 – and who have not paid in full or have not purchased a payment plan in mid-September – will …
Payer Compass Appoints Doug Williams to Board of Directors
PLANO, Texas, June 22, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Payer Compass, a leading provider of healthcare reimbursement technology and price transparency solutions, working with Spectrum Equity, a private equity firm focused on the economy of information, and Health Enterprise Partners (HEP), a healthcare-focused investment firm, today announced the appointment of Doug williams as an independent …
ZeOmega® “Leading” with the highest score of all providers reviewed in the KLAS “Payer Care Management 2021 Performance Report”
PLANO, Texas, June 15, 2021 / PRNewswire / – KLAS Research cited ZeOmega’s industry-leading population health management (PHM) platform Jiva as a leader in payers for configurability, ease of use, Superior API, integration and customer support. The full report can be read here. The KLAS report states, “High performing ZeOmega customers report that the vendor’s …
Quality data, the key to education for hospice-payer relationships in VBID
Leveraging quality data and education when building relationships with payers will be critical to success as hospices will begin to work as part of the Value Based Assurance Design (VBID) demonstration. , often referred to as the Medicare Advantage carve-in hospice. The program started small in its first year, with 53 participating health plans, but …
How COVID-19 Distorted Pay-Supplier Contract Negotiations
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a year of thanksgiving to healthcare workers. In Chicago, residents held nighttime light shows to thank their suppliers. In New York, people were singing in the streets. A year later, some experts believe healthcare systems could use their post-COVID-19 publicity shine to pressure insurers to raise tariffs, indicating a …
Omega Healthcare Focuses More on Payor Services with New Vice President Chris Rigsby
BOCA RATON, Florida, May 4, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Omega Healthcare, a leading provider of outsourced revenue cycle management and other healthcare support services, today announced the hiring of Chris Rigsby as Senior Vice President-Payer Solutions in charge of extending services to health plans. Omega currently provides risk adjustment, HCC coding and other services …
Vizient Reviews Same Day Release, Use of AI in Cardiac Care, and Best Practices for Hip Fracture Care in Latest ‘Medical Device Technology Watch’
IRVING, TX – (BUSINESS WIRE) – Vizient, Inc. published the latest issue of Medical Device Tech Watch, highlighting new information for same-day discharge of heart patients as well as the potential to leverage intelligence artificial to help identify patients at risk for Sudden Cardiac Arrest. Additionally, among other articles, the report examines a range of …
MA provides post-acute discharge care
More Medicare Advantage Plans Offering Post Acute Care The growth in Medicare Advantage (MA) enrollments since the adoption of ACA in 2010 has been nothing short of remarkable. The number of registrations in these plans has doubled since the adoption of the law despite significant reductions in payments to the MA plans incorporated into the …
What is the difference between student loan refinancing and student loan consolidation?
Student loans may be a hot political topic right now, but for borrowers they’re part of everyday life, and probably not the best part. If you took advantage of student loan programs that were available while you were in college and graduated with debt, you might be overwhelmed with the thought of paying it off. …
Are JNU students justified in protesting a significant but long overdue tuition hike?
Illustration by Soham Sen | Printing team Text size: A- A + Hundreds of students from Jawaharlal Nehru University in Delhi protested a 300% increase in monthly accommodation fees on Monday outside the All India Council for Technical Education, the location of their graduation ceremony attended by the vice -President Venkaiah Naidu. Students have been …
CMS Announces New Hospital and Home Care Discharge Planning Requirements
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a final rule Thursday that changes discharge planning requirements for home care providers. Overall, the changes are part of CMS’s efforts to make patients a more active part of their care transitions out of the hospital and into other settings. “This respects President Trump’s executive order …
Deals, the program launches the news of digital health payers in the second quarter of 2019
The digital health-focused moves of payers in the past quarter ranged from partnership deals and program launches to acquisitions and CMS coverage decisions. Several of these headlines came from major players such as Cigna, UnitedHealth Group, Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) and various Blue Cross plans, and frequently involved digital health stalwarts such as Livongo, Fitbit, …
The recognition of Somaliland as a sovereign state is long overdue. H …
(MENAFN- SomTribune) Somaliland gained independence from Great Britain in June 1960 and became a sovereign state. Although it is one of the most stable countries in the Horn of Africa, sharing borders with Djibouti to the west, Ethiopia to the south and Somalia to the east, Somaliland has no yet been recognized as a sovereign …
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Pay Roundup – Uninsured Drop Rates, Rising Hospital Bills Amid Medicaid Colorado Expansion
Medicaid expansion in Colorado: drop in uninsured rate and rise in hospital bills Since Colorado embraced the Medicaid expansion in 2014, St. Mary’s Medical Center has seen some statistics improve, with the number of uninsured patients falling by more than half, allowing the hospital save about $ 3 million per year. However, hospital prices and …