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On January 1, CMS launched its latest alternative payment model: TEAM, the Transforming Episode Accountability Model. The mandatory program requires hundreds of acute care hospitals to participate in episode-based payments for five common, high-cost surgeries. TEAM's goal is central to value-based…

Cutting employer costs by steering patients to top docs
Employers are in a tough spot. Healthcare costs are rising, while insurance plan options may seem overwhelming or inadequate. The need for real value has never been more apparent. What if there were a way to optimize an existing provider network for quality? Garner Health helps employers address t…

A Fierce federal health policy checkup
Since the Trump administration took office in January, healthcare policy has been moving quickly, with changes touching Medicaid funding, ACA subsidies, hospital finances and the federal government’s approach to health technology. This week on "Podnosis," we’re bringing you a recording from a live…

Inside Fierce Healthcare's Women of Influence special report
Each year, Fierce Healthcare’s Women of Influence special report asks a simple question: Who is actually reshaping healthcare from the inside? This year brought a record number of nominations and a list that reflects how broad that influence has become, across health systems, payers, tech, policy a…

The latest on prescription digital therapeutics
It’s been a buzzy few years for prescription digital therapeutics, marked by bankruptcies, reimbursement policy changes and AI advancements. At their best, DTx solutions can offer a more personalized, convenient and cost-effective care experience. But barriers to adoption remain. What are they, a…

Conduent’s Mandy Huckaby talks AI, customer experience, navigating change
Conduent is leaning into artificial intelligence to help clients navigate budget constraints, improve service quality and streamline operations, according to Mandy Huckaby, vice president and general manager of customer experience management. Speaking on Fierce Healthcare’s Podnosis podcast, Hucka…

Q3 earnings recap: Plenty of uncertainty ahead for payers, providers
With the longest government shutdown in U.S. history as a backdrop, for-profit providers and payers detailed the continued regulatory uncertainty and pressures on their businesses in the third quarter. In this episode of "Podnosis," Editor Dave Muoio and Senior Writer Paige Minemyer break down th…

Documentation, denials and AI: CorroHealth’s CMO urges strategic shift in healthcare (Sponsored)
In a recent episode of Podnosis, Dr. Jerilyn Morrissey, chief medical officer at CorroHealth, called for a strategic overhaul in how hospitals approach clinical documentation and payer denials. “Documentation has become the battlefield where clinical, financial and payer priorities collide,” Morri…

How can design help health systems be proactive?
Florida is among the fastest-growing states in the U.S. Demand for healthcare is also growing. Predicting community needs can help organizations be better prepared to serve patients. To understand what health systems in Florida are thinking about when it comes to architecture and design, Senior …

The future of AI for health insurance
The hype around artificial intelligence in healthcare has yet to fizzle out. The technology offers a significant opportunity for healthcare organizations to reduce complexity and inefficiencies in the system. However, there are plenty of risks to navigate, too. In this episode of "Podnosis," Seni…