The report from Kaufman Hall displays a continued trend of lackluster hospital performance that’s expected to continue throughout 2022, with margins expected to remain below pre-pandemic levels for the rest of the year.
The Enhancing Oncology Model requires participating providers to offer services including patient navigation, 24-hour access to clinicians, a detailed care plan and screening for social needs.
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are taking a harder look at coverage denials, fraud and waste in the popular MA program.
Many provider groups protested the 6-3 decision, with the American Medical Association saying it was “deeply disturbed” by the court overturning Roe v. Wade, which was precedent for almost half a century.
In Louisiana and Utah, judges put temporary holds on abortion bans and set future court dates to litigate the issue. Other states still have trigger laws currently in effect.
Physicians warn that the Supreme Court ruling will have a dire impact on training, ultimately affecting patient care.
The Lown Institute index, which measures hospitals with metrics such as value and health equity, found that the best performers were often located in smaller communities.
Historically, insurer compliance with this provision of the law has been shoddy, but the stakes for women’s health are significantly higher given the Supreme Court’s decision on Friday.
Dennis Matheis will assume his new role Sept. 1 with the nonprofit system that operates 12 acute care hospitals across Virginia and North Carolina and a health plan with over 800,000 members.
Private equity and corporate funding remains available and is driving competition for assets, especially for physician medical groups, home health organizations and long-term care facilities.