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Rising Costs Have Employers Taking Closer Look at Healthcare Spending
Rising Costs Have Employers Taking Closer Look at Healthcare Spending

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Several reports have indicated that healthcare costs for employers are projected to increase significantly this coming year. As a result of that increase, employers may be taking a closer look at […]
Study Suggests Use of Police in Healthcare Results in Harm 
Study Suggests Use of Police in Healthcare Results in Harm 

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – According to recent reports, around 40 percent of healthcare workers have experienced violence in the workplace in the last two years. Some estimates have shown that approximately 70 percent of emergency […]
Recent Humana Report Suggests Value-based Care Improves Costs, Outcomes 
Recent Humana Report Suggests Value-based Care Improves Costs, Outcomes 

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – In a “pay-for-performance” program or agreement, providers receive either a bonus or a penalty based on cost and outcome benchmarks that are set by a payer. Value-based payment models use quality […]
CMS Final Rule Reduces Physician Reimbursement Again 
CMS Final Rule Reduces Physician Reimbursement Again 

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Despite strong complaints from the American Medical Association (AMA) about a 26 percent decrease in physician reimbursement from 2001 to 2023, it appears those complaints have fallen on deaf ears.  On […]
Drug Manufacturer Agrees to Settlement After 400% Price Hike 
Drug Manufacturer Agrees to Settlement After 400% Price Hike 

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Recently, drug pricing and rebates have been under scrutiny by not only the American Medical Association, but the federal government as well.  The U.S. Department of Justice recently announced a settlement […]
CMS Proposes Stricter Requirements for Payers Under No Surprises Act 
CMS Proposes Stricter Requirements for Payers Under No Surprises Act 

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) - Earlier this year, testimony presented to the House Committee on Ways and Means, showed that the number of healthcare provider bankruptcies increased 84 percent from 2021 to 2022. Although workforce shortages […]
Former Health Plan Risk Adjustment Director Indicted for Fraud Charges
Former Health Plan Risk Adjustment Director Indicted for Fraud Charges

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Starting in 1996 Anthem, Inc was one of the largest healthcare companies in the U.S., offering medical coverage through its association and acquisition of Blue Cross Blue Shield plans. In 2022, […]
Report Highlights Loss of Experienced Workers in Healthcare 
Report Highlights Loss of Experienced Workers in Healthcare 

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Although the pandemic has passed, the cost of caring for patients has continued to rise. According to an April report from the American Hospital Association, average drug costs per patient increased […]