Optimizing Payor Contracts: Seven Tips You Can Implement Today

Posted by Cindy Williams on Feb 21, 2023 8:41:10 AM

Now that you have your payor contracts in place, it's time to optimize for patient acquisition. Here are seven tips you can implement today:

 

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Topics: Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery, Neurosurgical Care, Musculoskeletal Care, Spine Bundles, Healthcare Analytics, Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Independent Physicians, Value-based care, Technology, Texas, Georgia, Florida, Ohio, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arizona, Practice Optimization, Advanced Payment Models, Payor Contracting, Hip and Knee Bundles, BCBSTX, Care Management, Transitional Care

Connecting Cost to Quality For Improved Overall Reimbursement

Posted by Cindy Williams on Feb 21, 2023 8:28:47 AM

In recent years, payors have been increasingly focused on connecting cost to quality in healthcare. This means that they are tightly connecting any improvements to contracts to the providers ability to demonstrate how they are reducing the overall cost of care while improving patient outcomes. Orthopedic surgeons are no exception, and data is playing a crucial role in driving payor contracting with these providers.

 

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Topics: Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery, Neurosurgical Care, Musculoskeletal Care, Spine Bundles, Healthcare Analytics, Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Independent Physicians, Value-based care, Technology, Texas, Georgia, Florida, Ohio, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arizona, Practice Optimization, Advanced Payment Models, Payor Contracting, Hip and Knee Bundles, BCBSTX, Care Management, Transitional Care

The Impact of Chronic Conditions on Surgical Outcomes

Posted by Cindy Williams on Feb 21, 2023 7:49:47 AM

Orthopedic surgery can be a life-changing event for patients with chronic conditions. However, the management of these conditions plays a significant role in determining the success of the surgery and the patient's recovery. In this blog, we will explore the connection between the management of chronic conditions and positive outcomes in orthopedic surgery.

 

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Topics: Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery, Neurosurgical Care, Musculoskeletal Care, Spine Bundles, Healthcare Analytics, Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Independent Physicians, Value-based care, Technology, Texas, Georgia, Florida, Ohio, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arizona, Practice Optimization, Advanced Payment Models, Payor Contracting, Hip and Knee Bundles, BCBSTX, Care Management, Transitional Care

Top Healthcare Trends To Watch For In 2023

Posted by Cindy Williams on Jan 29, 2023 6:46:39 PM

The healthcare industry is constantly evolving, and the year 2023 is shaping up to be an exciting one. Here are some of the trends to watch for:

 

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Topics: Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery, Neurosurgical Care, Musculoskeletal Care, Spine Bundles, Healthcare Analytics, Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Independent Physicians, Value-based care, Technology, Texas, Georgia, Florida, Ohio, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arizona, Practice Optimization, Advanced Payment Models, Payor Contracting, Hip and Knee Bundles, BCBSTX, Care Management, Transitional Care

Care Management and its Effect on Readmission Rates

Posted by MPOWERHealth on Oct 3, 2022 6:20:18 PM

Care management programs like MPOWERHealth 360CareNav have been shown to be an effective means of decreasing readmission rates. This is due to the fact that care management provides a coordinated and comprehensive approach to care that includes patient education, discharge planning, and follow-up after discharge. A recent study showed that patients who received care management had a 30% lower risk of being readmitted to the hospital within 30 days of their discharge.

 

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Topics: Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery, Neurosurgical Care, Musculoskeletal Care, Spine Bundles, Healthcare Analytics, Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Independent Physicians, Value-based care, Technology, Texas, Georgia, Florida, Ohio, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arizona, Practice Optimization, Advanced Payment Models, Payor Contracting, Hip and Knee Bundles, BCBSTX

MPOWERHEALTH LAUNCHES Advanced 360CARENAV DIGITAL PLATFORM

Posted by MPOWERHealth on Aug 9, 2022 8:20:54 AM

Proprietary platform provides comprehensive end-to-end solution for improving musculoskeletal care delivery while lowering cost

 

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Topics: Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery, Neurosurgical Care, Musculoskeletal Care, Spine Bundles, Healthcare Analytics, Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Independent Physicians, Value-based care, Technology, Texas, Georgia, Florida, Ohio, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arizona, Practice Optimization, Advanced Payment Models, Payor Contracting, Hip and Knee Bundles, BCBSTX, Care Management, Transitional Care

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and MPOWERHealth launch retrospective bundled payment program for knee, hip replacement

Posted by MPOWERHealth on Jul 12, 2022 3:03:46 PM

New program aims to manage costs, improve patient outcomes for knee and hip replacement care episodes

 

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Topics: Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery, Neurosurgical Care, Musculoskeletal Care, Spine Bundles, Healthcare Analytics, Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Independent Physicians, Value-based care, Technology, Texas, Georgia, Florida, Ohio, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arizona, Practice Optimization, Advanced Payment Models, Payor Contracting, Hip and Knee Bundles, BCBSTX

MPOWERHealth's Head of Research Elected to Board of Directors

Posted by MPOWERHealth on Mar 2, 2022 1:03:00 PM

Natalie Peartree to officially represent MPOWERHealth as a member of the 2022 Board of Directors of the American Society of Neurophysiological Monitoring

 

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Topics: Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery, Neurosurgical Care, Musculoskeletal Care, Spine Bundles, Healthcare Analytics, Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Independent Physicians, Value-based care, Technology, Texas, Georgia, Florida, Ohio, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arizona, Practice Management, Practice Optimization, Revenue Cycle Management, Neurosurgeon Practice Optimization, Credentialing, Orthopedic Practice Optimization, No Surprises Act

What You Need To Know: "No Surprises Act" And Provider Directory Verification Requirements

Posted by MPOWERHealth on Aug 31, 2021 10:02:37 AM

As part of the "No Surprises Act", health plans must establish a provider directory verification process by January 1, 2022.

 

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Topics: Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery, Neurosurgical Care, Musculoskeletal Care, Spine Bundles, Healthcare Analytics, Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Independent Physicians, Value-based care, Technology, Texas, Georgia, Florida, Ohio, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arizona, Practice Management, Practice Optimization, Revenue Cycle Management, Neurosurgeon Practice Optimization, Credentialing, Orthopedic Practice Optimization, No Surprises Act

Five Tips For Expanding Your Referral Network

Posted by Cindy Williams on Jun 30, 2021 8:52:52 AM

Building and maintaining a solid physician referral network is a critical resource for an independent musculoskeletal practice.

 

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Topics: Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery, Neurosurgical Care, Musculoskeletal Care, Spine Bundles, Healthcare Analytics, Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Independent Physicians, Value-based care, Technology, Texas, Georgia, Florida, Ohio, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arizona