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Seeking Interoperability in a Sea of Data

While it has been an elusive goal for years, the costs associated with not having standardization are mounting and "interoperability is becoming the main act" for healthcare leaders, says an HIT expert. >>>

Bundled Pay for Joint Replacement Could Boost Quality

Some organizations grumbled about CMS’s proposed rule on bundled payments for hip and knee replacements, but now that the final rule—with some concessions to providers— is out, the push for better quality outcomes is on. >>>

Cyber Security Risk a Factor in Hospital Credit Ratings

The not-for-profit healthcare sector is not immune to cyber security threats, particularly as they relate to patient records and the disruption of medical technology, Moody’s Investors Service says. And larger healthcare systems are more vulnerable than stand-alone hospitals. >>>

Cost-Consciousness Dawning on Providers

The lines are blurring between payer and provider perspectives on total cost of care as healthcare’s payment model shifts from volume to value. Now, using a payer’s methodology, providers are mastering TCOC accounting. >>>

Prep Now for Overtime Pay Rule Changes

Uncertainty over coming revisions to federal overtime pay regulations is no excuse for delaying to prepare for changes that could profoundly affect how workers view their jobs. >>>

The Patient as Care Team Member

An engaged patient can and should be involved in the decision-making process. But don’t think of patient-centered care as a customer service program. >>>

Healthcare Mergers: Good, Bad, or Both?

While two major merger deals involving the four largest health insurers in the US are being investigated by the Department of Justice, industry experts are debating whether consolidation is good for business and for patients. From MedPage Today. >>>

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News Headlines

5 charged in $ 600 million CA healthcare fraud scheme

Reuters, November 25, 2015

End of Medicare bonus program will cut pay to primary care doctors

U.S. News & World Report / Kaiser Health News, November 25, 2015

Health co-op failure in NY leaves doctors owed millions

WRAL.com / Associated Press, November 25, 2015

AZ health insurance co-op to close shop Dec. 31

ABC News / Associated Press, November 25, 2015

Poll: Most Americans say healthcare is government duty

Politico, November 24, 2015

Doctors, hospitals still oppose revised bill to limit out-of-network charges

NJ Spotlight, November 24, 2015

Choked, punched, bitten: Nurses recount attacks by patients

Stat News, November 23, 2015

Rural IA hospitals worry Medicaid transition could end essential funding

The Gazette, November 23, 2015

CMS’ 2017 ACA marketplace proposed rule seeks to streamline direct enrollment

Healthcare Dive, November 23, 2015

Obamacare architect: High-deductible plans overdone

CNBC, November 23, 2015

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