WellNow Urgent Care on LinkedIn: #urgentcare #wecare #wellnow (2024)

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A recent study published in Health Affairs discovered that in the period between 2014 and 2017, more than a quarter of all rides taken via ground #ambulance had the potential to result in an unexpected bill (#surprisemedicalbill). This was true for both #emergency and non-emergency trips, with 28% and 26% respectively. This research underscores the large financial responsibility placed on patients and reveals stark differences in costs and billing practices between public and private ground ambulances.These bills are not covered by the No Surprises Act. If Congress acts, patients could see greater consumer protections; however, the financial implications to the industry could be significant. #nosurprisesact #medicalbilling #outofnetwork #insurance #Healthinsurance #legislation #publicpolicyCentivox UNC Center for the Business of Health MBA@UNC #healthcare #healthcareaccess #payers Envision Healthcare

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Sachin nails healthcare's 'middleman' problem. Regardless of how historical a process/layer is, eventually it has to start adding recognizable value instead of extracting it...and right now that equation is way out of balance.#healthcare #middleman #pbm #rbm #priorauthorization #patientexperience #patientsatisfaction #consumerism #healthplans #healthinsurancehttps://lnkd.in/gHnJ5F-8

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What do seniors need most from their doctors? Time, understanding, and coordinated care. That’s where value-based healthcare comes in: It’s about taking the time to understand patients’ needs and providing the coordinated care they require. Value-based care is the hallmark of primary care clinics operated by CenterWell—a Humana, Inc. company that provides primary care, pharmacy, and home health services. Read more about what CenterWell offers and the impact it makes on patients by visiting: https://huma.na/3JJc0Cu#ValueBasedCare #CenterWell

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Great read discussing the impact of value-based care.“It’s important to offer seniors an experience that is just leaps and bounds better than what they’ve had before. The value-based care model we’re using is designed to meet the holistic needs of seniors because it incentivizes clinicians to spend more time with their patients, which is really what most doctors want to do. That’s the part of our work that allows for the most professional joy.” -Dr. Kate Goodrich, Humana's Chief Medical Officer#HUMemployee #valuebasedcare

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60% of Ground Ambulance Rides Were Out of Network in 2022 - HIT Consultant # Summary:A recent study found that 60% of ground ambulance rides in 2022 were out of network, leading to surprise medical bills for patients. This highlights the ongoing issue of out-of-network billing in the healthcare system. The study also revealed that the average out-of-network cost for ground ambulance rides was $450, which can be a significant financial burden for patients. The lack of transparency in ambulance billing and the limited options for patients to choose in-network providers contribute to this problem. Efforts are being made to address this issue, such as implementing legislation to protect patients from surprise medical bills. Healthcare IT professionals can play a role in developing solutions to improve billing transparency and ensure patients have access to affordable and in-network ambulance services.# Headai.mediformatica.com#ambulance #network #health #this #healthcare #healthcareclaims #study #digitalhealth #healthit #healthtech #healthcaretechnology@MediFormatica (https://buff.ly/3LoJd7b)

Phenomenal conversation. We hit on on strategies ties to CAHPS and HEI and how some of the most innovative companies are thinking about caregivers to differentiate their Medicare Advantage and D-SNP offerings. #SDOH #HealthEquity #Medicare #MedicareAdvantage

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Can you imagine owning a small business where, due to external forces beyond your control, over the years you have had to increase your employee headcount by over 400% while your net income stays flat or decreases? What has happened to the business model of our front line physicians in private practice? Are we better off now with insurance companies pretty much dictating much our healthcare providers do or not? Links to the full episode of Part 2 with our conversation with Steven Hess, DO of Westgate Family Physicians in Spartanburg, SC can be found in the comments section below. #healthcare #healthcareheroes #familymedicine #healthinsurance #priorauthorization #reimbursem*nt #patients

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According to a recent FAIR Health study, nearly 60 percent of ground ambulance rides in 2022 were out of network. 🚑 This highlights a concerning trend in healthcare accessibility and affordability. It’s crucial to explore solutions to ensure everyone can access necessary medical transportation without facing excessive costs. #Healthcare #MedicalTransportation #FAIRHealthStudy

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Illinois ranks 30th in the nation for hospital safety, down two spots from the fall, according to new ratings released by the nonprofit Leapfrog Group on Wednesday. [Chicago Tribune]In all, 22% of Illinois hospitals earned A grades for safety from Leapfrog, compared to nearly 25% in the fall.Illinois hospitals earning top marks include University of Chicago Medical Center and Rush University Medical Center. Five Endeavor Health hospitals in Evanston, Highland Park, Glenview, Elmhurst and Arlington Heights also earned As, as did six Northwestern Medicine hospitals in Huntley, DeKalb, Winfield, Geneva, Lake Forest and McHenry.No Illinois hospital got an F grade this spring, though 15 hospitals across the state earned D grades.The hospital safety grade report is released twice a year by the Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit founded by large employers and other organizations that buy health insurance. Leapfrog grades are based on 22 measures of safety, including hand hygiene, falls and trauma, and death rates among surgical patients with serious but treatable complications. Leapfrog gathers its data from the federal government and a survey it sends to hospitals.More>https://lnkd.in/gGNerUVY#achieve #blackleadership #latinoleaders#hospitalgrades#hospitalreports#medicine#healthcare#publichealth#populationhealth#communityhealth#dental