Value-Based Care

Current bundled payment programs provide a wealth of information about what has worked well and what can be improved.

A California-First Strategy for Health Care

A large, diverse state strives to protect gains in the value-based redesign of health care

March 7, 2017

Ian Morrison Ph.D.

Creativity and innovation can help the California health system adapt in a changed national environment, Ian Morrison says.

AHA: Hospitals Leading the Way in the Move Toward Value

Hospital price growth is at the lowest rate since 1998, an American Hospital Association brief says

February 3, 2017

H&HN Staff

Hospital price growth is at the lowest rate since 1998, an American Hospital Association brief says.

TRENDING

Rural Docs Move Into Value-based Payment

5 steps for hospitals to prepare for MACRA’s Quality Payment Program

January 17, 2017

Maggie Van Dyke

Here are five steps for hospitals to prepare for MACRA’s Quality Payment Program.

Expanding Bundled Payments Into Maternity Care

Government-affiliated network aims to develop episode-based payment approach for newborns and their mothers.

January 3, 2017

Lola Butcher

Government-affiliated network aims to develop episode-based payment approach for newborns and their mothers.

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Analysts Find Bundled Payment Adoption at a Critical Turning Point

A PwC Strategy& annual bundled care survey finds key opportunities for health care stakeholders to think big about bundled payments.

October 13, 2016

A PwC Strategy& annual bundled care survey finds key opportunities for health care stakeholders to think big about bundled payments.

How an ACO Helped UnityPoint Build New Capabilities

President and CEO Kevin Vermeer discusses the health system's journey along the ACO path.

September 29, 2016

UnityPoint Health has had tremendous success as a participant in the Pioneer ACO program. Kevin Vermeer, president and CEO of the 33-hospital system, talks about UnityPoint's experience and how it's moving toward value-based care.

Don Berwick Imagines a New Era of Health Care

The former CMS leader says empty beds should carry more value than full beds, at the SHSMD Connections conference.

September 14, 2016

Former acting administrator of CMS discussed the need for a 'third era' of health care at the 2016 Connections conference.

The Dick Davidson Quality Milestone Award

Maryland Hospital Association Wins Davidson Award for Pioneering Efforts on Value

Institutions across state involved in all-payer system, global budgeting.

August 15, 2016

Laurie Larson

Institutions across the state share data, best practices to combine all-payer system with global budgeting.

The Secret Sauce to Building Partnerships in Your Hospital's Community

New AHA/HRET report details some of the best practices for creating alliances with institutions to pursue population health.

August 12, 2016

New American Hospital Association report details some of the best practices for creating population health alliances.

Atlantic CEO Says Lifting Constraints Will Spell Innovation in Cancer Care

CMS recently picked Atlantic Health System's six-hospital medical group, and its Carol G. Simon Cancer Centers, to test an innovative new cancer care model. CEO Brian Gragnolati explains why they're taking part.

August 3, 2016

CMS recently picked Atlantic Health System's six-hospital medical group, and its Carol G. Simon Cancer Centers, to test an innovative new cancer care model. CEO Brian Gragnolati explains why they're taking part.

'Next Generation' ACOs: 4 Factors for Success

As accountable care organizations mature, quality improves and savings mount.

July 25, 2016

Cynthia Kilroy

As accountable care organizations mature, quality improves and savings mount.

Mental Health a Key Issue for America's Hospitals

Speakers at this year's AHA-Health Forum Leadership Summit highlight what hospitals are doing to address the related challenges.

July 21, 2016

SAN DIEGO — Speakers at this year's AHA-Health Forum Leadership Summit highlight what hospitals are doing to address the related challenges.

Social Risk Factors Can Be Addressed in Medicare: National Academies report

Two organizations released key findings and measures toward implementing social determinants into patient care.

July 13, 2016

Two organizations released key findings and measures toward implementing social determinants into patient care.

2016: Best of Blogs

Why Post-Acute Care Partners Are Critical to Hospitals' Future

Downstream providers will have a growing effect on health systems' reputation and bottom line.

July 13, 2016

Michael N. Abrams and Gordon Phillips

Downstream providers will have a growing effect on health systems' reputation and bottom line.

Why The School Nurse Is Key To A Hospital's Population Health Strategy

Expanding the range of services available in schools allows health systems to address acute problems quickly.

July 11, 2016

Lola Butcher

Expanding the range of services available in schools allows health systems to address acute problems quickly.

7 Outdated Legal Barriers Keeping Docs, Hospitals From Transforming Health Care

In report to Congress, American Hospital Association details ways to help lift fraud and abuse laws it says are impeding progress

July 7, 2016

In report to Congress, American Hospital Association details ways to help lift fraud and abuse laws it says are impeding progress.

Andy Slavitt's 6 Areas For Improving Value-based Payment, Reducing Physician Burnout

The acting administrator for CMS tries to calm fears at the AMA's 2016 House of Delegates Annual Meeting.

June 14, 2016

Andy Slavitt, acting administrator for CMS, speaks about reducing physician burnout at the AMA's 2016 House of Delegates Annual Meeting.

Health Care Value Built Into Foundation Of New Medical School

The first case new medical students may work on is treating nation’s economic 'tapeworm.'

June 3, 2016

Andis Robeznieks

A new medical school in Austin creates what it believes is a first-of-its-kind position as "dean of health care value."

Which MACRA Track Makes Strategic Sense?

The act is encouraging conversations between hospitals and physicians on timeline for sharing risk.

June 2, 2016

Maggie Van Dyke