Tag: Medicare

Curing Medicare: A Book Review

This might seem like a curious title for a blog post but…

StephenSchimpff StephenSchimpff

Better, Smarter, Healthier: Medicare and Value Based Purchasing

The big announcement this week from Medicare -- setting forth specific targets…

David Harlow David Harlow

Expansion of Medicare Rewards Adds Key Tool to Drive Behavior Change

  Follows ObamaCare and Expands Use of Rewards and Incentives for Medicare   Follows…

michaeldermer michaeldermer

5 Best Billing Practices for the Bundled Payment Initiative

The Medicare bundled payment initiative seems to be gaining traction among healthcare…

Andy Salmen Andy Salmen

2014 Medicare Payment Cuts for Radiology Services

In 2014, radiology practitioners are facing a rapidly-shifting professional landscape.  New technology,…

Andy Salmen Andy Salmen

When Will Medicare Part E Transform Healthcare?

What is Medicare Part E?Medicare Part E is care that improves patient outcomes, drives…

tkilpatrick tkilpatrick

Better Medical Marketing with the New (and Free) Medicare Data Set of 880,000 Providers

In 2012, 880,000 physicians and providers billed a total of $77 billionThe…

Chen Sirkis Chen Sirkis

Bundled Payments: Rewarding Quality and Value

Summary: The healthcare industry is transforming from fee-for-service to value-based payment systems.…

Linda Ringquist Linda Ringquist

CMS Medicare Data Dump Shows Why Transparency Is Only Half the Battle

   First published on MedCityNews.com. As transparency advocates are applauding CMS’s data…

Deanna Pogorelc Deanna Pogorelc