September 2016
In Louisiana, Necessity Breeds Innovation to Bring Medicaid Expansion
September 14th 2016How does a state with almost no money launch Medicaid expansion? Louisiana health officials used data they already had, and in doing so, have created a model that could be used elsewhere.
Quality Improvement and Leadership Capacity Development Through Lean Methodology
September 14th 2016“Lean” methodology creates quality improvement and leadership capacity, which is currently missing in ambulatory care settings. Failure to create this capacity will minimize transformation efforts.
Using a Modified Next Generation ACO Benchmark Can Improve the MSSP
September 14th 2016The Medicare Shared Saving Program benchmark can be improved by following the example of Next Generation accountable care organizations, but with a larger adjustment level.
Early Provider Perspectives Within an Accountable Care Organization
The authors’ survey of providers in a new accountable care organization reports that initial perceptions of this care model are ambivalent and vary among participating practices.
Cost Savings From Avoidance of Early Elective Deliveries
September 14th 2016Researchers calculated savings available to healthcare insurers if providers of obstetrical services avoided the performance of early elective deliveries. The calculations illustrate a considerable savings.
What US Health Insurers' Data Show for ACA "Repealers"
September 14th 2016Analysis of the rich data of US health insurers-pivotal players in the healthcare system-reveals continuing reductions in employer-provided group health insurance and increases in Medicaid members and utilizations following the Affordable Care Act.
