CMS Releases ACO Final Rules, Deadlines Loom
Two tracks for Shared Savings Accountable Care Organizations
The final regulations governing Medicare accountable care organizations were released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in October, and they represent a sea change in healthcare’s future.
SHARON H. FITZGERALD |
Moving On Up
Horne’s 19th annual medical office staff salary survey shows overall increase in healthcare compensation rates
Despite the continued national economic slump, healthcare compensation rates continue to climb, with overall compensation rates increasing 1 to 2 percent in 2011, according to results from HORNE LLP’s recently released 19th annual medical office staff salary survey.
LYNNE JETER |
Good Medicine is Good Business
Latest Pulse Report underscores link between quality patient care and profitability
Amid continuing uncertainty and concern surrounding healthcare reform, potential cuts to federal funding and the search for sustainable reimbursement methodologies, Press Ganey’s 2011 Pulse Report uncovered a little good news … providing quality patient care increases profitability.
CINDY SANDERS |
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