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New York’s 1115 Medicaid Waiver: PCMH Enhanced Payment from CMS

On Jan. 9, the Biden administration and CMS approved New York state's $7.5 billion Medicaid Section 1115 demonstration amendment. This New York Health Equity Reform amendment includes nearly $6 billion in federal funding, effective until March 31,...

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3 benefits of automated SPARCS data submission

Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System (SPARCS) data resubmissions impact a hospital or ambulatory surgery center’s ability to meet New...

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BPCIA: 4 fast facts for a successful Model Year 7 kickoff

Participation in Model Year 7 launched on Jan. 1, 2024, with the first few months being a critical time for providers. New Bundled Payments for Care...

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Avoid SPARCS Compliance Risks: 3 Deadlines to Know Now

Third quarter Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System deadlines are rapidly approaching! It’s more important than ever for hospitals to...

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Navigating the Impact of Medicare Cuts on Hospital Providers

Federal legislative and regulatory measures enacted since 2010 have fundamentally altered Medicare provider payments — and consequently, the...

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SPARCS compliance: How it can impact your Certificate of Need applications

Did you know that incomplete SPARCS data can delay Certificate of Need applications — all because of failure to stay within New York state SPARCS...

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What to know before MCP model participation decisions

CMS will select participants for the Making Care Primary model soon. Once accepted, primary care practices will have to decide whether they’ll join...

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What is a Community Health Needs Assessment? 4 Tips to Start

Hospitals typically conduct a Community Health Needs Assessment to comply with state requirements or to maintain 501(c)3 status. However, emerging...

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