The administrative costs associated with medical billing outsourcing within a physician practice are becoming unmanageable for independent and major health system affiliated practices alike. A 2018 research study was conducted…
“Work smarter, not harder.” This age-old philosophy is the mantra behind value-based health care. After all, more health care doesn’t necessarily mean better outcomes – this much has been proven by evidence-based medicine time and again. As the fee-for-service model of health care slowly fades away, true value-based care (and all the benefits that come with it) is finally becoming a reality. Better coordination of patient care, communicating with patients, decreasing unnecessary and/or duplicate services – and incentivizing those who truly improve care (and not just those who deliver more) is happening across the country as health systems and providers shift models of care while desperately trying to preserve their reimbursement.
Telehealth is a key element of our country’s health care transformation – and health care providers, payers and patients are getting on board today more quickly than ever. After all, getting timely and convenient medical diagnosis and treatment using your computer, phone or tablet – anywhere, anytime, is of incredible value in our busy, technology-driven lives.
The shift to value in healthcare is no easy feat. While the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), accountable care organizations (ACOs) and healthcare systems are all working towards it, true success requires a commitment to collaboration, communication and transparency.
The data is clear – policymakers are making every effort to reduce healthcare costs, particularly as states struggle with significant budget deficits across the country. To do this, many state governments have elected to outsource the management of Medicaid and Medicare programs to managed care companies. According to Modern Healthcare, 34% of Medicare beneficiaries are now enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan, which is administered by a private payer. Similarly, 77% of Medicaid beneficiaries are enrolled in some form of managed care plan.
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