Drs. Donald Berwick and John Toussaint illustrate the need for Medicare claims data to be accessible for increasing efficiency, reduce costs and improve the quality of care. Medicare Data.JAMA.2013.6509
Bellin and ThedaCare team up for Medicare pilot program aimed at better patient care. Follow this link to read the INSIGHT article: http://www.insightonbusiness.com/5478/health-insurance-%e2%80%93-experimenting-with-success-%e2%80%93-bellin-thedacare-team-up-for-medicare-pilot-program-aimed-at-better-patient-care/
A video from the Khan Academy that explains the current payment system in healthcare. I found this video helpful in explaining the current state of reimbursement in healthcare. Thought I’d share with others who may appreciate the info. Steph Van Vreede Systems Manager
Our nation has embarked on one of the boldest social initiatives in its history: To expand health insurance coverage to nearly all Americans while simultaneously trying to reduce the rate of increase in healthcare spending. The challenge is great everywhere in the country, but especially in CA. We know we need integrated care, value-based payment […]
Healthcare thought leaders, including providers, payers and consultants, gathered in Appleton on April 29 and 30 to explore how they might accelerate progress in payment reform. On April 29 and 30, healthcare thought leaders from Maine to California gathered in Appleton to explore how they might accelerate progress in payment reform. Participants included providers, payers […]
For CEOs of health care organizations, patient-centered care is becoming a business imperative, with payments tied to performance on measures of patient satisfaction and engagement. Eleven executives show that patient-engaged care can be delivered in ways that improve quality and reduce costs. content.healthaffairs.org/gca?allch=&submit=Go&gca=healthaff%3B32%2F2%2F321#abstr-1
We sit down with HCI3’s Francois de Brantes, one of the keynotes for June’s Lean Healthcare Transformation Summit, to talk about the need for Payment Reform, the progress made so far, and the challenges that still remain. Why is the need for Payment Reform so vital for the future of healthcare? In common vernacular, it’s […]
The California Physicians Group shares insights on how they improved existing payment methodologies in a primary care environment. Organization Overview: The California Association of Physician Groups (CAPG) is the nation’s largest trade association representing physician organizations practicing in the delivery of accountable, clinically integrated health services. CAPG’s member groups employ and/or contract with physicians who […]
Patient safety is the focus of this week’s Media Planet To download the article, click here
John S. Toussaint, MD, has earned his second prestigious Shingo Research and Professional Publication Award for his book, Potent Medicine: The Collaborative Cure for Healthcare. The Shingo Prize recognizes a book’s contribution to operational excellence. PM Shingo Award_D2
