Editor’s Picks

Meaningful Use Program ‘Effectively Over,’ Says CMS Head

MU will be "replaced with something better," says Andy Slavitt. Reaction from healthcare CIOs is largely one of relief. >>>

Donald Berwick on Better Care as a Route to Financial Success

The former head of CMS says "we will never solve the problem of cost and finance by focusing on cost and finance." Instead, it will be resolved "by focusing on the design and redesign of healthcare and the improvement of its quality." >>>

4 Resolutions for Physicians in 2016

Based on a year’s worth of interviewing and listening to physicians, healthcare executives, and patients, these are the top four things physician leaders should be thinking about—and doing—this year. >>>

Healthcare Job Growth Set Records in 2015

Healthcare jobs accounted for 18% of the 2.6 million new jobs created in the United States in 2015. Coincidentally, healthcare spending represents nearly 18% of the nation’s gross domestic product. >>>

Wellmont, Mountain States Merger Proposal Vows Cost Containment

The proposed merger between the health systems would place limits on negotiated rates with insurers, and tie healthcare cost growth in two states to the federal Hospital Consumer Price Index and Medical Consumer Price Index. >>>

Physician Groups to Push DC Agendas in 2016

Physician groups are looking to push their agendas forward in 2016, but the upcoming presidential election does not leave them with much time . From MedPage Today. >>>

Intelligence Report:
The Outpatient Opportunity—Expanding Access, Relationships and Revenue

Healthcare leaders recognize that expansion of ambulatory and outpatient care networks can improve patient access, relationships, and revenue. >>>

News Headlines

Kindred Healthcare to pay $ 125 million to settle US allegations over therapy services

The Wall Street Journal, January 13, 2016

Slavitt addresses viability of health insurance marketplaces, and more ACA developments

Health Affairs, January 13, 2016

Anthem says it enrolled more members than expected in 2015

The Wall Street Journal, January 13, 2016

Setting hospital prices by ballot question

CommonWealth Magazine, January 13, 2016

Obamacare’s renewed effort to cut Medicare bills after setbacks

Bloomberg, January 12, 2016

HCA says insurance exchange enrollment encouraging so far

Reuters, January 12, 2016

The AMA just launched a startup aimed at solving a growing problem with healthcare

Business Insider, January 12, 2016

Doctors unionize to resist the medical machine

The New York Times, January 11, 2016

Insurers say costs are climbing as more enroll past health act deadline

The New York Times, January 11, 2016

Biden staff meeting with cancer experts in ‘moon shot’ push

The Hill, January 11, 2016

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