CMS Launches ACCESS Model to Advance Technology-Enabled Chronic Care in Medicare
CMS introduces ACCESS model to enhance technology-supported care and outcome-based payments for Medicare patients with chronic conditions starting in 2026.
Stellar Health's MSSP ACO Achieves $5M Medicare Savings with Tech-Enabled Model
Stellar Health's MSSP ACO surpasses Medicare average savings with $5M saved in 2024, leveraging tech-enabled micro-incentives to improve provider performance and patient outcomes in value-based care.
Rural Health Fund Faces Distribution Challenges Amid Hospital Classification Issues
States to apply September for $50B Rural Health Fund amid Medicare cuts; concerns over urban hospitals dual-classified as rural impacting fund allocation.
Electronic Caregiver Launches Addison Care: AI-Driven 3D Virtual Caregiver for Medicare under CMS Codes
Electronic Caregiver introduces Addison Care, the first 3D AI-powered virtual caregiver integrated with athenaOne EHR, delivering enhanced Remote Patient Monitoring and Chronic Care Management services for Medicare patients under CMS reimbursement.
SCAN Wins 2025 Hearst Health Prize for Innovative Medicare Advantage Care Platform
SCAN received the 2025 Hearst Health Prize for its PATH platform, enhancing home-based primary care with data integration and risk stratification for Medicare Advantage seniors.
2025 Medicare Advantage Star Ratings Drop Spurs Health IT Innovation Across Payers
The 2025 decline in Medicare Advantage Star Ratings intensifies regulatory scrutiny. Black Book Research reveals health IT strategies top plans use to boost quality, member experience, and compliance across all payers.
CMS Advances Healthcare Interoperability, Administrative Burden Reduction Initiatives
CMS drives healthcare efficiency with initiatives like the HL7 FHIR Connectathon, Oklahoma directory pilot, HIPAA updates, and new prior authorization rules for Medicare and Medicaid.