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GAO announces new MACPAC members, leaders

The Government Accountability Office yesterday named two new members to the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission.

Full Speed Ahead for Risk-Based Contracts? Maybe Not

The days of shared-risk, value-based contracts (VBC) dominating health care are seemingly just around the corner. But that reality may not materialize as quickly as some envision, based on results of the 9th Annual Industry Pulse Survey recently released by Change Healthcare and the HealthCare Executive Group.

Nominate palliative/end-of-life care program for Circle of Life Awards

Organizations that provide palliative or end-of-life care may apply through Aug. 16 for the 2020 Circle of Life Awards.

Why Did Amazon Really Acquire PillPack?

To understand what’s really driving Amazon's moves in pharmacy, it’s important to know the back story of Amazon’s $750 million-plus acquisition of PillPack, an online pharmacy for most medications that consumers can get from their local drugstores. PillPack sorts all of a customer’s medications by dose and delivers them right to their front door.

Are You a Future-Ready Leader? There’s a Quiz for That.

Technology is transforming how the world works. Automation, artificial intelligence and machine learning are reshaping the roles humans hold, and the responsibilities we carry out. While this shift creates uncertainty, it also creates opportunity for organizations that are open and adaptive to new ways of working.

Brian S. Carlstead

A workforce plan for the next chapter in health care

One great way to improve capacity and prepare for the future workforce needs—as well as respond to consumers’ desires—is to fully embrace telehealth.

AHA reaction to RAND study

Last week, researchers at RAND released a study that made broad claims about the prices that private insurers pay hospitals. The RAND authors relied on severely limited data and questionable assumptions to draw far-reaching conclusions about the way hospitals are paid for patient care.

Perspective: Delaying Medicaid DSH cuts is vital to local access to care

When the many vulnerable members of society need care, they often turn to their local hospital or health system.

GAO: Major changes for Medicaid waivers need more transparency

Despite some progress in transparency related to the process for Section 1115 Medicaid waivers, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ “approach to ensuring transparency when states propose major changes to their demonstrations has significant gaps.”