Quality payment programmes are fundamental to modern healthcare systems, linking reimbursement to the quality and efficiency of care delivered. These initiatives, including the widely recognised Merit ...

A $12 billion budget deficit is forcing California to end its nascent Skilled Nursing Facility Workforce and Quality Incentive Program after just two years — a fate similar programs in other states ...

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act health reform legislation created several new types of provider arrangements that many hospitals and physician groups are evaluating. These ...

In the continuing effort to increase quality and decrease costs, health plans and providers are shifting from volume-based care to a value-based reimbursement structure. Value-based reimbursement ...

The 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule delivers a 2.5% conversion factor increase for most providers, effective January 1, 2026. Payment impact varies by specialty. Evaluation-focused specialties ...