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11.21.24

An AI Roadmap for Academic Medical Centers’ Research Programs

Research programs that are part of Academic Medical Centers (AMC) are uniquely positioned to accelerate the translation of research into clinical care The central role of a clinician scientist in the AMC drives innovation from the viewpoint of health and disease.


11.13.24

Stabilizing Rural Safety Net Hospitals

With more than 190 rural hospital closures and conversions between 2005 and 2023, access to care in rural communities is increasingly at risk. As of 2023, about 30% of all rural hospitals were vulnerable to closure.


10.23.24

Strategies for Meeting Patient Expectations and Improving Patient Experience During Cancer Treatment

Scientific advances have led to a significant reduction in cancer mortality and increased survival rates,  yet the number of annual cancer diagnoses continues to grow, with over two million new diagnoses expected in 2024.


07.31.24

Do Providers That Serve Historically Marginalized Populations Get Paid Less? New Manatt Study

Our analysis found that hospitals disproportionately serving historically marginalized populations (HMPs) faced financial payment disparities not experienced by other hospitals, a result of both greater reliance on Medicaid reimbursements and less favorable commercial payment rates.


07.25.24

How States Can Ensure Safety Net Hospitals Benefit from the New Medicaid Access Rule

Safety net hospitals play a vital role in serving marginalized communities, however, their efforts to advance health equity are undermined because in many states Medicaid payment rates do not cover costs.


07.08.24

Building a Collaborative Care Model: Lessons from Integrating Behavioral Health into Primary Care

As the national crisis in behavioral and mental health care continues to worsen, providers have tested innovative ways to bring services to children and adults in need.


07.01.24

Designing a Medicaid Hospital Global Budget Under CMS’ AHEAD Model

In September 2023, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the States Advancing All-Payer Health Equity Approaches and Development (AHEAD) Model, and this week CMS is expected to make a first set of announcements about states set to join the model.


06.20.24

Key Takeaways for States, Providers and Plans on State Directed Payments and Separate Payment Terms

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) made sweeping changes to the regulatory landscape for Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program in its recent set of final Medicaid access regulations (here and here), including significant changes to CMS’ oversight of ...


06.06.24

The Transformative Potential of AI in Health Care Delivery & Administration

An effective AI governance model will allow health systems to take advantage of innovative technologies, while mitigating risks to patients.


05.23.24

Achieving a High Performance, Diverse Accrual, Clinical Trial Program in an Academic Health System

The United States occupies a leadership position in clinical advancements, in terms of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, innovative care processes and interventional techniques.