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A Shift in Care: Protecting Access to Medicare ActThe Protecting Access to Medicare Act (PAMA), like a lot of legislation, is based on a noble intention and is full of trade-offs, benefits and drawbacks. Overall, the Act aims to move the health care industry toward one that pays for results as opposed to services. Getting there, of course, is the tricky part.Since the PAMA was signed into law on April 1, 2014, it has been a source of conversation among health care providers, lenders and beneficiaries. While there are many important components to this multifaceted legislation, this article will focus [...]

Prevent PAMA Readmission Penalties with Nocturnal Coverage One of the biggest costs in a hospitalist program is the nocturnal program. Maintaining a physician in-house with volume that is not cost-neutral continues to be a challenge to skilled nursing facilities. TeleHealth Solution keeps the bottom line in sight while providing quality, patient-focused care for your nocturnal needs. Your facility could cut the average nocturnal rate of transfers by over half. TeleHealth Solution provides cost-effective answers for healthcare organizations without sacrificing quality of care. Ask how we reduce your liability, too. Our team of TeleNocturnists provides valuable support for nighttime clinical [...]