The leadership team at BrightSpring Health Services (Nasdaq: BTSG) has highlighted home-based primary care as a major business opportunity in the near future. “Home-based primary care represents a significant opportunity in the coming years, with ACO and payer strategies continuing to develop,” BrightSpring President and CEO Jon Rousseau said Thursday during the company’s fourth-quarter 2024…
There is an understandable fear and a little outrage right now about health care budget cuts. Some proposed cuts will raise the amount of unfunded care for hospitals and physicians if Medicaid coverage is reduced, and impact patients in nursing homes. Other proposals will eliminate offsets for medical debt or physician education through residency programs….
As the healthcare industry continues its shift toward value-based payment models, ASCs could be poised to be major beneficiaries of this transformation. Many industry leaders believe ASCs’ cost efficiency, streamlined operations and focus on quality outcomes make them ideal candidates for success in a value-driven healthcare landscape. According to FTI Consulting’s “Hospital Operations Outlook Survey,”…
Executives from TailorCare, Altera Digital Health, and WiPro shared insights at the ViVE 2025 conference in Nashville. John Petito, TailorCare Chief Strategy Officer, talked about what sets the company apart, particularly its multi-pronged approach to specialty value-based care. TailorCare is focused on using PT to improve outcomes for patients with joint, back, and muscle conditions,…
The future of value-based care programs will likely focus on greater integration of care, as nursing homes and other providers in the health care continuum discover the benefits of more thoughtful discharges – less focused on swiftness and more on moving patients through a continuum of care – in order to close costly gaps in…
In the complex world of healthcare, the importance of accurate coding and billing cannot be overstated. For healthcare providers participating in Medicare Risk Adjustment (MRA) programs, coding compliance is crucial in ensuring that patients receive the right care and that healthcare organizations meet legal and financial obligations. Non-compliance can lead to significant financial risks, regulatory…
Presidential transitions are always a time of great change, but few leaders have ushered in a shift as sweeping as the rewiring of one-seventh of the U.S. economy. President Trump has the opportunity to do just that by doubling down on the health transformation achievements of his first term. A key to success is continuing the…
Black Book Research, a leading independent healthcare research firm, has released its highly anticipated 2025 rankings of top-rated vendors in population health and value-based care solutions. Based on direct client feedback from 2,230 healthcare professionals across hospitals, physician organizations, health plans, and accountable care organizations (ACOs), the report identifies the most trusted and effective technology…
Download Slides Join us for a deep dive into the latest policy and regulatory updates shaping the future of value-based care (VBC). Led by James Pelletier, National Director of Provider Quality at MRO, the webinar provides actionable insights to help you adapt and thrive in this evolving landscape. James will be joined by Maria…
A Feb. 24 discussion among hospital system executives at the Value-Based Payment Summit focused on the challenges and opportunities they face in transitioning to value-based care. They discussed barriers such as data management, infrastructure costs, and risk adjustment methodologies, as well as where they expect to focus their efforts in the future. Rural hospitals can…