Category Archives: e-Prescribing

Adoption of Electronic Health Record Systems among U.S. Non-Federal Acute Care Hospitals: 2008-2015

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  The adoption and meaningful use of electronic health records (EHRs) are key objectives of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act of 2009 and the Federal Health IT Strategic Plan (1). This brief uses data from the American Hospital Association to describe trends in adoption of EHR technology among non-federal acute care hospitals from 2008 Continue reading Adoption of Electronic Health Record Systems among U.S. Non-Federal Acute Care Hospitals: 2008-2015→

Medicare projects relatively stable average prescription drug premiums in 2017

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Today, Medicare announced that the average basic premium for a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan in 2017 is projected to remain relatively stable at an estimated $34 per month. This represents an increase of approximately $1.50 over the actual average premium of $32.56 in 2016. “Stable Medicare prescription drug plan premiums help seniors and people with disabilities afford their Continue reading Medicare projects relatively stable average prescription drug premiums in 2017→

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Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Initiative (BPCI)

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  Overview The Bundled Payments for Care Improvement initiative (BPCI) is comprised of four broadly defined models of care, which link payments for multiple services beneficiaries receive during an episode of care. Under the initiative, organizations enter into payment arrangements that include financial and performance accountability for episodes of care. These models may lead to higher quality and more coordinated Continue reading Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Initiative (BPCI)→

CMS launches largest-ever multi-payer initiative to improve primary care in America

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New Affordable Care Act initiative, designed to improve quality and cost, gives doctors and patients more control over health care delivery The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today announced its largest-ever initiative to transform and improve how primary care is delivered and paid for in America. The effort, the Comprehensive Primary Care Plus (CPC+) model, will be implemented Continue reading CMS launches largest-ever multi-payer initiative to improve primary care in America→