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Quality Payment Program Exceeds Year 1 Participation Goal

CMS.gov

Remarkably, the submission rates for Accountable Care Organizations and clinicians in rural practices were at 98 percent and 94 percent, respectively. What makes these numbers most exciting is the concerted efforts by clinicians, professional associations, and many others to ensure high quality care and improved outcomes for patients.

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5 payer trends to watch in 2018

Henry Kotula

Here’s a look at five payer trends to watch for in 2018, and some tips for preparing to deal with them. Providers will need to manage patients post-discharge and keep them healthy in their homes rather than in hospitals. This has been especially true in ACA exchange plans and Medicare Advantage (MA).