CMS released a proposed rule this week that would boost hospitals’ inpatient payment rates by 2.6%. Hospitals groups have swiftly denounced this plan, arguing that this payment update is insufficient and will jeopardize hospitals’ financial stability.
More than 600 rural U.S. hospitals — which is more than 30% of the country’s rural hospitals — are at risk of closing due to their financial instability, according to a new report. The report argued that the dire financial situation among the nation’s rural hospitals stems from two main issues: low financial reserves and inadequate payments from private health plans.
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
In addition to Buy Now Pay Later payment plans, digital communication tools like QR codes and text messages have found new relevance in healthcare as they have become normalized through changes made to consumer payment experiences.
When J.P. Morgan Chase and Amazon get involved, you know the evolution of healthcare is officially in the spotlight. We are – and have been – witnessing a rise in high deductible health plans (HDHPs) and growing out-of-pocket expenses. In 2016, CMS estimated consumers spent $352.5 billion out-of-pocket on healthcare. The latest data shows […]