"The question of how telehealth can improve hospital revenue cycles is an evolving area worthy of additional study beyond the ATA Report," says the American Telemedicine Association's CEO.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts' alternative payment model slowed the rate of medical spending growth and improved patient care, a new study shows.
ACOs in which 40% to 45% of the patient visits were provided by a specialist had $1,129 lower annual spending per beneficiary than ACOs with a specialist visit proportion of less than 35%.
The new industrywide Project Link program will share and shape insurer initiatives and research, as well as develop state and national policy guidelines.
