1. 20 things to know about balance billing | 2017
Surprise medical bills have become a rallying point for healthcare advocates, patients and providers who are frustrated with oblique pricing practices and narrowing payer networks.
2. 3 top priorities for nonprofit health system investment programs in 2017
With changes to the ACA looming and some healthcare organizations’ costs outpacing revenue, there are several key areas nonprofit health systems should consider this year with respect to their investments, according to a Mercer report.
3. CBO releases annual budget outlook: 7 healthcare takeaways
The Congressional Budget Office released its annual budget outlook, which shows Medicare, Social Security and other health spending will be responsible for a large chunk of the projected $2.6 trillion growth in annual spending between 2017 and 2027.
4. RCM market saw 93 transactions in 2016: 15 takeaways from Greenberg Advisors’ M&A Update
Greenberg Advisors, a revenue cycle management-focused investment bank, published its 2016 merger and acquisition update analyzing deal activity in the RCM and accounts receivable management markets.
5. 39 hospital outlook and credit rating actions in January
A roundup of hospital and health system rating, outlook changes and affirmations that took place in January.
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