Jul
19
Key Facts on the ICD-10 Transition
Fri, 07/19/2013 - 12:06
By Marshall Riddle, Senior Analyst, MCOL
On October 1, 2014, ICD-9 code sets that are used to report medical diagnoses and inpatient procedures will be replaced by ICD-10 code sets. The transition to ICD-10 is required for everyone covered by the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Jul
12
Healthcare and The Economy
Fri, 07/12/2013 - 17:27
By Marshall Riddle, Senior Analyst, MCOL
Jul
8
Questions About the Delay of the Employer Mandate
Mon, 07/08/2013 - 09:34
By Marshall Riddle, Senior Analyst, MCOL
Jun
28
Beyond Healthcare Lists
Fri, 06/28/2013 - 16:12
By Marshall Riddle, Senior Analyst, MCOL
Jun
21
Executive Compensation
Fri, 06/21/2013 - 11:33
By Marshall Riddle, Senior Analyst, MCOL
Executive compensation is a popular topic in almost any industry, and based on many healthsprocket lists it is definitely popular in healthcare. Just this week another list on the subject was posted, 4 Statistics on Rural Hospital CEO Compensation. Currently, the list 10 Highest paid Healthcare Industry Executives in 2012, is in the top ten of lists trending this month.
Jun
14
Medicare Advantage Star Ratings
Fri, 06/14/2013 - 11:35 | 1 comment
By Marshall Riddle, Senior Analyst, MCOL
Jun
7
Keeping Up With The Latest Lists
Fri, 06/07/2013 - 13:35
By Marshall Riddle, Senior Analyst, MCOL
Healthsprocket is a great way to keep up with all the latest polls and surveys. As you scroll through lists from any category you will find many that are based on surveys. One such list was posted this week: 5 Actions Small Business Owners Have Taken in Response to the Affordable Care Act.
Jun
3
White House as Data Source
Mon, 06/03/2013 - 11:24
By Marshall Riddle, Senior Analyst, MCOL
May
16
What Healthcare Professionals Think
Thu, 05/16/2013 - 18:05
By Marshall Riddle, Senior Analyst, MCOL
May
13
Medicare Provider Charge Data
Mon, 05/13/2013 - 10:22
by Marshall Riddle, Senior Analyst, MCOL
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently released data that included hospital-specific charges for the more than 3,000 U.S. hospitals that receive Medicare Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) payments for the top 100 most frequently billed discharges. The data shows wide variations in what hospitals charge.
