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Can forcing hospitals to provide patient care on a fixed budget truly drive innovation? What if financial success depended more on prevention rather than procedures? The Maryland All-Payer Model serves as an excellent answer to these questions, making it an essential case study in the search for a more sustainable health care system.
CMS HCC-28 is vital for Medicare Advantage risk adjustment, aligning payments with enrollee health needs. How does this impactful model refine patient data and shape today’s healthcare landscape? Learn more about the model’s updated framework and its impact on accurate reimbursement.
Millions of Americans increasingly rely on emergency departments as their primary healthcare touchpoint, putting EDs in a unique position to bolster community health through disease screening. Proactive screening initiatives can save lives while reducing utilization—but how can EDs most effectively implement these tools?
Picture a healthcare landscape without insurers, where employers directly shape affordable, high-quality care—could this be the future? Discover the benefits, challenges, and real-world impact of this innovative approach, and learn more about how Direct-to-Employer (D2E) contracting is redefining workforce health.
How has the 340B Drug Discount Program influenced healthcare? In what ways has a program built for the poor come to serve the rich, and what does that mean for patient care quality? Learn about the controversial history of 340B, how it has shaped the American healthcare system, and the legal challenges it faces.
Despite its critical role in our healthcare system, primary care is often stretched thin and under-resourced. How can increased investment in primary care better serve patients and communities? Learn more about the growing movement in primary care as a turning point for improved care delivery and cost-effective outcomes.
Why doesn't our current healthcare system emphasize preventive care? Can healthcare systems realign themselves to value prevention instead of volume? Learn about integrated providers and how their success is based on the health of their patients—and what means for the future of American healthcare.
What happens when access to healthcare is decided by the luck of the draw? That's exactly what Oregon tested in 2008 with a unique Medicaid selection process, revealing surprising insights about healthcare access, financial security, and patient outcomes. Learn more about this experiment's lasting impact on health policy.
Nurses are a fundamental pieces of the healthcare system, though their importance is often neglected and overlooked. Learn about how and why healthcare systems should invest in their nurses, and what building a stronger nursing workforce means for a healthcare organization's long-term success.