20 ways to reduce readmissions

One in five elderly patients are readmitted to the hospital within 30 days of leaving, according to government data. This revolving door of Medicare patients alone costs $26 billion annually, with $17 billion paying for trips that could be prevented upon patients receiving the right care. » Full article

Special report: Chronic care crisis

As the population continues to age and longevity continues to increase, it is very likely that payers will find their work with chronic disease patients to be among their most important and enduring relationships. » Full article

New Oral Anti-Coagulants

Article, video, tools and CME on emerging oral anticoagulant therapies to assist you in meeting the healthcare challenges associated with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation Read More.

What now, ICD-10?

The painful transition to the ICD-10 classification scheme has been made substantially more painful by repeated delays in the implementation date. Further training, education and testing are crucial, assuming that the transition does go forward in October 2015. » Full article

Pediatric coverage lacks 'true mandate'

ACA coverage options have enabled legal loopholes that allow parents to opt out of pediatric dental coverage. HHS data suggest that as few as one in five children with ACA healthcare policies may have dental coverage this year. » Full article

EDITOR'S CHOICE

• Cutting costs of patients with dual eligibilities

• Insurers challenge high drug prices

• Reducing readmissions: Room for improvement

• Genomic complexity slows childhood disease research

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