The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation (“CMMI”) announced Round 2 of the Innovation Challenge on May 15, 2013. This go-round, CMMI is interested specifically in proposals of new payment and service delivery models that will provide better health, better healthcare, and lower costs through improved quality for Medicare, Medicaid, and Children’s Health Insurance Program…
The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking on April 3, 2013 that provides more clarity and specificity on the rules that will govern Community Health Needs Assessment reports (“CHNAs”). We have outlined below the major provisions covered in this latest notice. Who Needs to Conduct a CHNA? A basic clarification on what…
Healthcare reform is changing healthcare delivery from a disjointed, volume-based payment model to a value-based system that compensates physicians and health systems for reducing unnecessary costs, enhancing population health, and improving the patient experience of care. The foundation for this transformation is clinical integration, commonly defined as “the extent to which patient care services are…
With the recent CMS announcement of the condensed timeframe for the 2014 Medicare Shared Savings Program (“MSSP”) application cycle, many provider executives have been evaluating if the time is right for their organization to apply. CMS allows organizations only one opportunity per year to apply. The May 31, 2013 deadline to submit a non-binding Notice…
As CMS gears up for the next application cycle for the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP), now is the time to consider if your organization could – and should – participate. Can you be profitable in the MSSP? What will it cost to prepare for MSSP? Will you meet the criteria to get approved? Can…
The role of case management is rapidly changing in hospitals as we strive to improve quality care and patient satisfaction at a lower cost. Ensuring your case management department is properly optimized is critical. Whether your case management leadership is in transition, or your experienced leadership needs focused support, we offer many services to help…
Laura Jacobs, Executive Vice President, The Camden Group, shares her insights in the article, “Hospitals Wise Up When Adding Physician Practices” in this month’s Hospitals & Health Networks. Read more on ways to avoid the mistakes of the ’90s and improve physician integration and alignment as hospitals acquire physician practices. http://digital.hhnmag.com/
LOS ANGELES, CA, November 13, 2012 – Jonathan J. Spees, CPA, has recently joined The Camden Group, a leading national healthcare business advisory firm, as a senior vice president specializing in healthcare transactions, healthcare financing, financial operations, and strategic planning. He brings valuable first-hand knowledge to The Camden Group's clients, having managed more than $1…
Steve Valentine of The Camden Group weighs in on the impact of the election for the healthcare industry in three articles that came out this week: Divided Government, Fiscal Cliff and the Future of Reform in Hospital & Health Networks Daily ACA implementation, Medicaid, sequestration issues loom in Modern Healthcare California speeds revamp of health insurance…
There is growing consensus among healthcare leaders and increasing recognition from payers that the patient-centered medical home model ("PCMH") is a necessary component to drive systemic care delivery transformation. While there is still a lack of definitive research that conclusively demonstrates the model's ability to improve quality and decrease costs, there is considerable anecdotal evidence…