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CMS Innovation Center Redesigns Direct Contracting Entity Model, Launches ACO REACH

C&M Health Law

The most recent example, announced late last month, includes the redesign and renaming of the controversial Global and Professional Direct Contracting (GPDC) model that aims to introduce value-based payment arrangements in traditional Medicare. CMS’ decision to redesign the GDPC model has been met with mixed reactions from stakeholders.

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Health Provider News

Hall Render

judgment against nursing home chain over woman’s death Arkansas BCBS names VP of group market U of Arkansas to offer dual DNP-MBA program Unity Health welcomes Jacksonville community to new hospital Baptist Health Opens Behavioral Services Clinic in North Little Rock Arkansas Children’s Hospital gets $2.5

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Healthcare Consumerism – 2023 Health IT Predictions

Healthcare IT Today

Most health IT companies are held to a low standard of evidence of value and proof of ROI through marketing white papers and quantification that is not robust or systematically evaluated, rather than being required to demonstrate value through scientific peer review and journal publication.