Posted by Jason Greis on October 12, 2010 under Articles | 
In addition to the numerous misconceptions about Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) and the Shared Savings Program, there are a number of unknowns regarding implementation, including permitted legal structures, payment amounts, and performance measurement. This article identifies and discusses some of the more significant unanswered questions about ACOs and the Shared Savings Program. Read More...
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Posted by Jason Greis on September 21, 2009 under Articles |
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently proposed its new bundled prospective payment system (PPS) for dialysis services provided in End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) facilities. Read More...
Tags: bundle, end stage renal disease, ESRD, greisguide, greisguidetoltachs, hospital, james riley, kim kannensohn, ltac, LTCH, mcguirewoods, payment, pps, prospective payment system, qip, robert pristave, scott downing
Posted by Jason Greis on July 16, 2009 under Articles |
President Obama’s looming deadline to hold Congressional pre-conferences and floor votes on comprehensive healthcare reform legislation before Congress’s August recess has prompted a flurry of legislative activity this week. On Tuesday, July 14, 2009, the House released the Tri-Committee health care reform bill, officially titled H.R. 3200, America’s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 (the “Tri-Committee Bill”), and with its party-line vote on Wednesday, July 15, 2009, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (“HELP”) Committee became the first congressional committee to approve a health care reform bill (a copy of which is attached by clicking here). The Senate Finance Committee’s health reform bill may be released as early as next week. Read More...
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