Antidepressant Monotherapy in Bipolar Disorder: Prescription Patterns
Practical Analytic Approaches to Healthcare Challenges Mental disorders are considered among the leading causes of ill health and disability worldwide. The United States spends an estimated $201 billion on mental disorders, making it the most costly medical condition in the country.1 Bipolar disorder is a common mental health condition, and the US has the highest … Antidepressant Monotherapy in Bipolar Disorder: Prescription Patterns
CMS Pathways to Success: Highlights of Final Rule Changes
Practical Analytic Approaches to Healthcare Challenges On December 31st, 2018, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule change to the current Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) structure called “Pathways to Success”. While this rule looks to accomplish additional goals, the main focus is to transition Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) into … CMS Pathways to Success: Highlights of Final Rule Changes
Congress asked nine questions about single payer. Here are 27 answers.
In recent weeks, single-payer healthcare proposals have begun to emerge in Congress. While much of the attention during the single-payer discussion has been on specific proposals, Milliman has tried to take a broader view—via questions from a Congressman. On January 8, 2019, Rep. John Yarmuth (D-Ky.), the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, sent a … Congress asked nine questions about single payer. Here are 27 answers.
The Value in Retrospective Data & Reporting in Provider Analytics
Practical Analytic Approaches to Healthcare Challenges Technology continues to advance almost daily and data sources and real-time data access are rapidly expanding in healthcare. These advances, combined with the shift from fee-for-service to value based reimbursement, mean healthcare analytics and reporting are changing too, and access to timely data is critical. But do all these … The Value in Retrospective Data & Reporting in Provider Analytics
Communicating with Patients with Hearing Loss
Practical Analytic Approaches to Healthcare Challenges Poor compliance with healthcare provider advice for health and wellness actions is a growing issue. For older patients, hearing loss may contribute to lack of adherence with provider guidance. BACKGROUND The U.S. Census Bureau projects that by 2035, there will be 78 million people who are age 65 and … Communicating with Patients with Hearing Loss
ACO Rule Change: Impact of Proposed Rule on Track 1 and New MSSP ACOs/The BASIC Track
Practical Analytic Approaches to Healthcare Challenges The new rule proposed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on August 9, 2018 would result in significant changes to the way the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) works for new Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) and those currently in a one-sided risk model. Under the current … ACO Rule Change: Impact of Proposed Rule on Track 1 and New MSSP ACOs/The BASIC Track
