1. At least 26 nonprofit hospitals at risk of bankruptcy: 5 things to know
Many nonprofit hospitals across the nation are facing financial challenges, and they may soon face higher borrowing costs.
2. Hospital loses tax-exempt status after inking JV with for-profit company
The IRS revoked an acute care hospital’s tax-exempt status after the hospital entered into a joint venture agreement with a for-profit company.
3. Nearly 60% of Medicare revenues will be from risk-based contracts by 2019: 5 survey findings
Medical groups project a continued shift toward risk-based contracts in the coming years and increased Medicare revenues from these products, according to an annual AMGA survey.
4. High-deductible health plans don’t significantly curb spending on 26 low-value services
Consumer-directed health plans, a type of high-deductible health plan, didn’t significantly reduce spending for 26 low-value services from 2011 to 2013, according to a study published in the American Journal of Managed Care.
5. 45% of healthcare leaders expect an uptick in quality-based reimbursement in 2018
Nearly half (45 percent) of healthcare leaders predict quality-based reimbursement will increase next year, according to Medical Group Management Association’s most recent statistics poll.
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