Here are five articles recently published by Becker's Hospital Review that offer insight on the Medicare Outpatient Prospective Payment System proposed rule, the transition to value-based care and more.
1. CMS releases OPPS proposed rule for 2018: 10 things to know
CMS released its 2018 Medicare Outpatient Prospective Payment System proposed rule, which would cut payments to hospitals under the 340B Drug Pricing Program and authorize Medicare to reimburse for knee replacement surgeries performed in outpatient facilities.
2. 5 proposed changes to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule in 2018
CMS issued its update to the 2018 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, which includes a proposal to cut Medicare payments by half for services provided by certain provider-owned, off-campus hospital departments.
3. 15 hospitals with strong finances
Here is a roundup of 15 hospitals and health systems with strong operational metrics and solid financial positions, according to recent reports from Fitch Ratings, Moody's Investors Service and S&P Global Ratings.
4. 700+ healthcare executives name 4 things thwarting value-based care
Several factors are hindering the move from volume to value, particularly for smaller hospitals and health systems, according to an EY survey of more than 700 healthcare professionals, including CMOs, CFOs and clinical quality executives.
5. Nonprofit hospitals record greater revenue, less charity care spending under ACA: 7 findings
A recent Politico analysis reveals the nation's top seven hospitals as ranked by U.S. News & World Report experienced increased revenue under the ACA while reducing direct charity care spending.
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