The 2015 Medicare Physician Fee schedule, which finalized the Chronic Care Management reimbursement, was just released, leaving healthcare organizations with little time to prepare for the final aspects of this new reimbursement opportunity. During this November 19th webinar, Rick Hindmand, attorney with McDonald Hopkins, will share critical insight into how physician practices can best structure their practice to receive this additional reimbursement. Click here to register or for more details.

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4. Technology 'Fun Factor' Engages Patients in Population Health
   
   
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6. Bon Secours Deploys Technology, Services to Reduce Avoidable Hospital Readmissions, Improve Patient Satisfaction
   
   
7. Case Managers in the Primary Care Practice: Tools, Assessments and Workflows for Embedded Care Coordination
   
   
8. Upward Trend in U.S. Healthcare Costs: Study
   
   
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11. Valence Health and Humana Announce Value-Based Care Collaboration for Medicare Members
    
    
12. Value-Based Reimbursement Answer Book: 97 FAQs on Healthcare Models, Measures and Methodology
    
    
13. Healthcare Trends and Forecasts 2015: E-Visits, Telehealth to Grow, PHOs Continue to Surge
    
    
14. Sentara Home Visits for High-Risk 'VIPs' Drive Hybrid Case Management Outcomes
    
    

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