Month: July 2022

FY23 Final Rules for Hospice Providers, IPFs, IRFs

FY23 Final Rules for Hospice Providers, IPFs, IRFs

The final rules for fiscal year 2023 include a 3.8 percent payment increase for hospice providers, 2.5 percent increase for inpatient psychiatric facilities, and 3.2 percent boost for inpatient rehabilitation facilities. CMS has released final rules solidifying Medicare reimbursement rates for hospice providers, inpatient psychiatric facilities (IPFs), and inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs) for fiscal year […]
60% of Consumers seek Healthcare Price Transparency

60% of Consumers seek Healthcare Price Transparency

A survey shows that 60% of consumers who look for pricing information seek answers from their insurance companies, but healthcare price transparency should still be a priority for providers. Not many consumers are asking how much healthcare services cost but among those who do, they are seeking answers primarily from their insurance companies, according to […]
UnitedHealth Group saw a Revenue Growth of 13% in Q2

UnitedHealth Group saw a Revenue Growth of 13% in Q2

Health insurer reports second quarter numbers, boosted by performance of subsidiaries UnitedHealthcare and Optum Health. UnitedHealth Group reported a promising second quarter, achieving 13% revenue growth behind member expansion at UnitedHealthcare and value-based arrangements at Optum Health. The payer’s Q2 results were highlighted by revenue growing from $71.3 billion to $80.3 billion year-over-year, while earnings […]