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2020 Mid-Year Regulatory Update: Key Issues to Watch

With the healthcare industry at the center of many of these changes, tracking new regulations has never been more important for physician practices. As we look ahead to the second half of the year with CMS’s annual rulemaking cycle and the 2020 elections still to come, there are no signs of the pace of change slowing down.

2020 Mid-Year Regulatory Update: Key Issues to Watch

With the healthcare industry at the center of many of these changes, tracking new regulations has never been more important for physician practices. As we look ahead to the second half of the year with CMS’s annual rulemaking cycle and the 2020 elections still to come, there are no signs of the pace of change slowing down.

What ACOs can expect from the Biden Administration

Much of the healthcare industry's attention during the first few months of Joe Biden's Presidency has rightfully been focused on how his Administration and the new Democratic-led Congress have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic. Naturally, this has somewhat limited the focus on other key issues, including the future of value-based care and alternative payment models.

What ACOs can expect from the Biden Administration

Much of the healthcare industry's attention during the first few months of Joe Biden's Presidency has rightfully been focused on how his Administration and the new Democratic-led Congress have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic. Naturally, this has somewhat limited the focus on other key issues, including the future of value-based care and alternative payment models.

NextGen Advisors Podcast - How Community Health Centers Can Lead the Way in a New Era of Healthcare

In this episode, the NextGen Advisors discuss key takeaways from a recent webinar with leaders from various community health centers across the U.S.

NextGen Advisors Podcast - The Biden Administration's Impact on Healthcare

In this week's podcast, NextGen's government policy expert, Chris Emper, joins the conversation to discuss the likely impacts of the Biden administration and the new Congress on the healthcare landscape.

NextGen Advisors Podcast - The Biden Administration's Impact on Healthcare

In this week's podcast, NextGen's government policy expert, Chris Emper, joins the conversation to discuss the likely impacts of the Biden administration and the new Congress on the healthcare landscape.

The Expanding the Role of Specialists in Value-Based Care

Value-based care has become a buzzword over the past decade with early experiments in Massachusetts followed by the creation of Medicare Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) as part of the Affordable Care Act. As commercial insurers jumped onto this bandwagon, most providers became familiar with the concepts of gainsharing, upside and downside risk, and bundled payments.

The Expanding the Role of Specialists in Value-Based Care

Value-based care has become a buzzword over the past decade with early experiments in Massachusetts followed by the creation of Medicare Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) as part of the Affordable Care Act. As commercial insurers jumped onto this bandwagon, most providers became familiar with the concepts of gainsharing, upside and downside risk, and bundled payments.

Open Notes are Here to Stay

It’s been ten short years since the “OpenNotes” experiment was launched in three major hospital systems in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Washington. That pilot began with 105 Primary Care Providers (PCPs) and about 13,000 patients.

Open Notes are Here to Stay

It’s been ten short years since the “OpenNotes” experiment was launched in three major hospital systems in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Washington. That pilot began with 105 Primary Care Providers (PCPs) and about 13,000 patients.

Primary Care Takes Center Stage in the Evolution of Care

In this week’s episode of the NextGen Advisor Podcast, Dr. Betty Rabinowitz, Graham Brown, and Dr. Martin Lustick discuss how primary care has been the foundation supporting the entire American healthcare system.

Primary Care Takes Center Stage in the Evolution of Care

In this week’s episode of the NextGen Advisor Podcast, Dr. Betty Rabinowitz, Graham Brown, and Dr. Martin Lustick discuss how primary care has been the foundation supporting the entire American healthcare system.

Provider Engagement Critical to Success in Population Health

In a recent annual survey conducted by Numerof & Associates, in partnership with Dr. David Nash of the Jefferson College of Population Health, several clear examples of success, or barriers to success, highlight the critical role which provider engagement plays in an organization’s ability to manage cost and quality.

Provider Engagement Critical to Success in Population Health

In a recent annual survey conducted by Numerof & Associates, in partnership with Dr. David Nash of the Jefferson College of Population Health, several clear examples of success, or barriers to success, highlight the critical role which provider engagement plays in an organization’s ability to manage cost and quality.

How to Turn Down the Noise in Healthcare

Health IT has become a kind of background noise in ambulatory care, one that is often annoying and disruptive. What happened? What can we do about it?

How to Turn Down the Noise in Healthcare

Health IT has become a kind of background noise in ambulatory care, one that is often annoying and disruptive. What happened? What can we do about it?

Vaccinating the Entire U.S Population -- Health Information Technologies are Positioned to Help

As several viable highly effective vaccines have been developed at record speed, we will now be called to meet the next challenge of vaccinating the entire nation. In this blog, we investigate what role health information technologies play in the success of this endeavor.

Vaccinating the Entire U.S Population -- Health Information Technologies are Positioned to Help

As several viable highly effective vaccines have been developed at record speed, we will now be called to meet the next challenge of vaccinating the entire nation. In this blog, we investigate what role health information technologies play in the success of this endeavor.

Survey Reveals How Patients Really Feel About Virtual Care and Electronic Patient Engagement

Recently, NextGen Healthcare commissioned Harris Poll to conduct an online Connected Healthcare Study among 2,055 adults ages 18+. The survey was conducted within the United States between March 25 -29, 2021. The survey focused on individuals who had interacted with the healthcare system in the last year.

Ambulatory Medicine Today: Focus on What You Can Control

Using the latest technology, practices today have opportunities to address staffing shortages, meet patient demands for convenience, and compete more effectively against large healthcare systems. Following NextGen Healthcare’s recent Cures Act certification for its EHR software for small practices, the company’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Robert Murry, spotlights some practicable insights .

Ambulatory Medicine Today: Focus on What You Can Control

Using the latest technology, practices today have opportunities to address staffing shortages, meet patient demands for convenience, and compete more effectively against large healthcare systems. Following NextGen Healthcare’s recent Cures Act certification for its EHR software for small practices, the company’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Robert Murry, spotlights some practicable insights .

NextGen Advisors Podcast - How Community Health Centers Can Lead the Way in a New Era of Healthcare

In this episode, the NextGen Advisors discuss key takeaways from a recent webinar with leaders from various community health centers across the U.S.

NextGen Advisors Podcast - How Virtual Visits are Changing Care Team Roles

With the sudden emergence of virtual visits and the associated challenges, the NextGen Advisors continue to explore topics relevant to ambulatory care.

NextGen Advisors Podcast - How Virtual Visits are Changing Care Team Roles

With the sudden emergence of virtual visits and the associated challenges, the NextGen Advisors continue to explore topics relevant to ambulatory care.

Survey Reveals How Patients Really Feel About Virtual Care and Electronic Patient Engagement

Recently, NextGen Healthcare commissioned Harris Poll to conduct an online Connected Healthcare Study among 2,055 adults ages 18+. The survey was conducted within the United States between March 25 -29, 2021. The survey focused on individuals who had interacted with the healthcare system in the last year.

What is Patient Engagement? Depends Who You Ask

Patient engagement is a broad term that has multiple connotations. Speak with a care team member, a nurse, care manager or physician about patient engagement and they will likely be referring to a broader concept that combines patient activation with interventions designed to promote positive patient behavior, such as obtaining preventive care or adhering to a medication regimen.

What is Patient Engagement? Depends Who You Ask

Patient engagement is a broad term that has multiple connotations. Speak with a care team member, a nurse, care manager or physician about patient engagement and they will likely be referring to a broader concept that combines patient activation with interventions designed to promote positive patient behavior, such as obtaining preventive care or adhering to a medication regimen.

NextGen Advisors Podcast: Provider Incentive Programs - Pros and Cons

Health plans employ a variety of incentive programs in an attempt to influence provider behavior.

NextGen® Advisors Podcast – Should Medical Students Be Involved in COVID-19 Response?

In this episode, the NextGen® Advisors discuss a recent article from Annals of Internal Medicine on the role of medical students during the COVID pandemic and the recommendation by the American Association of Medical Colleges.

NextGen® Advisors Podcast – The Impact of Legislative and Regulatory Changes from COVID-19

The Impact of Legislative and Regulatory Changes from COVID-19

NextGen® Advisors Podcast – How 2020 has Impacted Provider Strategies

Last week the NextGen Advisors and Executives met with healthcare leaders from provider groups across the country to hear about their strategic priorities, concerns and hopes for the future.

NextGen® Advisors Podcast: COVID-19 and Herd Immunity – Are We Almost There?

The NextGen® Advisors delve into the concept of herd immunity and its implications for getting us to a new normal.

NextGen Advisors Podcast: Health Information Technology and Patient Engagement – Making it Work for Consumers and Providers

In this podcast, the NextGen Advisors discuss the role of Health Information Technology (HIT) in supporting patient engagement.

NextGen® Advisors Podcast – Medicaid and Healthcare Disparities: Problem or Solution?

Over the past decade, growth in Medicaid enrollment has outpaced all other sectors.

NextGen® Advisors Podcast – Mental Health Needs of Healthcare Workers During COVID-19

Recent emergency use authorization of vaccines offer a light of hope to people around the globe as the phase of mass inoculation campaigns begin. Meanwhile, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to strain the resources of healthcare systems and puts thousands of frontline workers at risk under incredibly stressful, exhausting and disruptive circumstances.

NextGen Advisors Podcast - The Untapped Value of Adjudicated Claims Analytics

There is growing interest in the use of multi-sourced data analytics to support practice’s success in value-based contracts, particularly the use of adjudicated insurance claims.

The Whole Person Care Model Is Seeing its Day in the Sun

In this blog, Dr. Betty Robinowitz explores whole person care model, which is known to improve patient outcomes, reduces costs, increase patient satisfaction, and is associated with less provider- and care-team burnout.

NextGen® Advisors Podcast – Walgreens to open up to 500 full service doctors offices, what impact could this have for ambulatory practices?

On this episode, NextGen Advisors discuss the potential impact this disruptive development may have on primary care, FQHCs, and patient-provider relationships. Tune in now to listen.

When a Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic rapidly evolves, we are being bombarded with information regarding the disease and its spread across the globe.

When a Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic rapidly evolves, we are being bombarded with information regarding the disease and its spread across the globe.

Medicare Expands Telehealth Services to Community Health Centers Under CARES Act

As required by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, on April 17, 2020, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued new guidance authorizing community health centers to furnish telehealth services to Medicare beneficiaries during the COVID-19 pandemic.

New Forgivable SBA Loan Program Launches Today and Many Physician Practices are Likely Eligible

Through a mix of increased reimbursements, advanced payments, targeted grants, and a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) emergency fund, the new Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides $150 billion of financial assistance for the healthcare sector.

New Forgivable SBA Loan Program Launches Today and Many Physician Practices are Likely Eligible

Through a mix of increased reimbursements, advanced payments, targeted grants, and a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) emergency fund, the new Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides $150 billion of financial assistance for the healthcare sector.

NextGen® Advisors Launch New Podcast First Episode - Discussion of Post COVID-19 Quality Metrics

The NextGen Advisors have launched a new podcast resource to address different topical subjects related to ambulatory care, exploring the successes and challenges that community providers experience from an operations, policy and strategy perspective.

NextGen® Advisors Launch New Podcast First Episode - Discussion of Post COVID-19 Quality Metrics

The NextGen Advisors have launched a new podcast resource to address different topical subjects related to ambulatory care, exploring the successes and challenges that community providers experience from an operations, policy and strategy perspective.

Our Doors Will Re-Open, But When Will the Patients Return?

Across the United States, community by community, businesses are making plans to re-open their doors to their customers.

Our Doors Will Re-Open, But When Will the Patients Return?

Across the United States, community by community, businesses are making plans to re-open their doors to their customers.

How FQHCs Can Use the American Rescue Plan Act Funds to Invest in the Future

The May 31st deadline by which Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) must submit plans to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for how they plan to invest their share of the once in a generation $6.1B of supplemental federal grant funding is fast approaching.

The Future of General Internal Medicine is Bright

NextGen Advisor Dr. Betty Rabinowitz details why there is reason for optimism about the future of internal medicine based on several recent trends.

The Future of General Internal Medicine is Bright

NextGen Advisor Dr. Betty Rabinowitz details why there is reason for optimism about the future of internal medicine based on several recent trends.

The Growing Role of Pharmacists in the Practice of the Future

Considering the significant percent of Americans taking medications, many as part of complex regimens, it is not surprising that the estimated annual cost of drug-related morbidity and mortality resulting from nonoptimized medication therapy is $528.4 billion, which is equivalent to 16 percent of total U.S. health care expenditures in 2016.

The Growing Role of Pharmacists in the Practice of the Future

Considering the significant percent of Americans taking medications, many as part of complex regimens, it is not surprising that the estimated annual cost of drug-related morbidity and mortality resulting from nonoptimized medication therapy is $528.4 billion, which is equivalent to 16 percent of total U.S. health care expenditures in 2016.

President Biden's Healthcare Policy Agenda

This week, as Joe Biden takes the oath of office to become the 46th President of the United States, many in the healthcare industry are wondering what impact the new President will have on the pandemic and broader healthcare reform initiatives.

President Biden's Healthcare Policy Agenda

This week, as Joe Biden takes the oath of office to become the 46th President of the United States, many in the healthcare industry are wondering what impact the new President will have on the pandemic and broader healthcare reform initiatives.

Congress Considers the Future of Telehealth

The rapid expansion in telehealth services was driven both by the necessity of virtual care during the pandemic and by the temporary relaxing of decades-old regulations. For Congress, the job now is to determine what telehealth laws should look like after the pandemic ends and the temporary waivers subside.

Congress Considers the Future of Telehealth

The rapid expansion in telehealth services was driven both by the necessity of virtual care during the pandemic and by the temporary relaxing of decades-old regulations. For Congress, the job now is to determine what telehealth laws should look like after the pandemic ends and the temporary waivers subside.

Medicare Expands Telehealth Services to Community Health Centers Under CARES Act

As required by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, on April 17, 2020, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued new guidance authorizing community health centers to furnish telehealth services to Medicare beneficiaries during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Crisis at the Doctor's Office

Practice owners and administrators face difficult questions and must make painful decisions: How much cash do we have on hand? How fast can we get a business loan? Do we need to furlough or lay off employees?

Crisis at the Doctor's Office

Practice owners and administrators face difficult questions and must make painful decisions: How much cash do we have on hand? How fast can we get a business loan? Do we need to furlough or lay off employees?

Deploying a Video Visit Strategy to Mitigate the Spread of Coronavirus

In response to the rapid spread of COVID-19 across the United States, many ambulatory practices are recognizing video visits as a crucial method to protect health care providers and patients and to flatten the curve of community infection.

Deploying a Video Visit Strategy to Mitigate the Spread of Coronavirus

In response to the rapid spread of COVID-19 across the United States, many ambulatory practices are recognizing video visits as a crucial method to protect health care providers and patients and to flatten the curve of community infection.

NextGen Advisors Podcast - Episode 7: Insights from Providers on the Future of the Ambulatory Practice

This week’s podcast hosted by NextGen Healthcare’s CMO Dr. Betty Rabinowitz explores insights from recent discussions and polling conducted by NextGen® Advisors with leaders from large ambulatory practices across the United States.

NextGen Advisors Podcast - Episode 7: Insights from Providers on the Future of the Ambulatory Practice

This week’s podcast hosted by NextGen Healthcare’s CMO Dr. Betty Rabinowitz explores insights from recent discussions and polling conducted by NextGen® Advisors with leaders from large ambulatory practices across the United States.

Are Big Changes Coming for Value-based Payment Models?

In September, CMS finalized a new mandatory value-based payment model for patients with kidney disease and a new mandatory value-based payment model for cancer patients receiving radiotherapy treatment. Rather than voluntary models that offer healthcare providers the option to participate, these models require mandatory participation for a select group of providers.

Are Big Changes Coming for Value-based Payment Models?

In September, CMS finalized a new mandatory value-based payment model for patients with kidney disease and a new mandatory value-based payment model for cancer patients receiving radiotherapy treatment. Rather than voluntary models that offer healthcare providers the option to participate, these models require mandatory participation for a select group of providers.

Behavioral Health Providers Face Challenges in Value-Based Care

Value-based care continues to be a popular expression across the health care landscape, but the challenges and opportunities it offers are quite different across specialties. As NextGen Advisor Dr. Martin Lustick explores in this blog post, behavioral health providers are an important case in point.

Behavioral Health Providers Face Challenges in Value-Based Care

Value-based care continues to be a popular expression across the health care landscape, but the challenges and opportunities it offers are quite different across specialties. As NextGen Advisor Dr. Martin Lustick explores in this blog post, behavioral health providers are an important case in point.

Elective Surgery Set to Resume in States Across the Country

In welcome news for many physicians and patients, states all across the country are announcing plans to resume elective surgeries and procedures.

Elective Surgery Set to Resume in States Across the Country

In welcome news for many physicians and patients, states all across the country are announcing plans to resume elective surgeries and procedures.

How FQHCs Can Use the American Rescue Plan Act Funds to Invest in the Future

The May 31st deadline by which Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) must submit plans to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for how they plan to invest their share of the once in a generation $6.1B of supplemental federal grant funding is fast approaching.