Payers

Obamacare fix said to be prepared after risk payments halted

The Trump administration is preparing a regulation that would allow the resumption of billions of dollars in payments to health insurers in Obamacare.

Obamacare July 19

Obamacare July 19
What to know about Atul Gawande during his first week

The new head of Amazon, Berkshire and JPMorgan’s healthcare venture starts work, portending the potential future for providers.

Payers Cort Olsen July 13

Payers Cort Olsen July 13
Cotiviti to be bought by Veritas-backed Verscend for $4.9B

Healthcare payment analytics firms offer tools and services to payers, says Emad Rizk, MD.

M&A Fred Bazzoli June 20

M&A Fred Bazzoli June 20
UnitedHealthcare program to offer Apple Watch for activity compliance

Daily exercise targets qualify for cash payments to offset cost of the device or cash payments for members.

Payers Fred Bazzoli March 7

Payers Fred Bazzoli March 7
Good data, payer partnerships can aid shift to value-based care

Enhancing engagement is crucial to achieving better performance, says Cliff Frank.

Health data Joseph Goedert January 31

Health data Joseph Goedert January 31
HIT Think How blockchain can help reduce administrative costs

Sandy Hathaway
Founding partner Exit3x

The technology can help ensure that healthcare data is more easily managed while consistently saving money for providers, payers and patients.

Blockchain January 22

Blockchain January 22
HIT Think Why data sharing is critical to success under value-based care

Harry Merkin
Vice president HealthEdge

For providers to improve performance and succeed, payers will need to share relevant claims data and integrate social determinants of care into the equation.

Value-based care January 3

Value-based care January 3
HIT Think Why payers and providers must share data to achieve maximum benefits

Donna Martin
Senior vice president of global health services Hinduja Global Solutions

As value-based care takes hold, combining datasets will enable more cost-effective care for patients, leading to wiser use of telehealth and evidence-based care.

Data sharing July 6, 2017

Data sharing July 6, 2017
7 steps for streamlining physician credentialing processes

How to integrate information systems into the process to improve onboarding practices.

Primary care physicians April 20, 2017

Primary care physicians April 20, 2017
HIT Think Why data is a key in driving patient engagement

Proteus Duxbury
Healthcare expert PA Consulting Group

Efforts to involve consumers in care have missed the mark, pointing to shortcomings in the information used to develop initiatives.

Patient engagement October 3, 2016

Patient engagement October 3, 2016

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