Wakely Wire
August 1, 2024
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ACO REACH PY2025 Financial Updates – Could this be the final straw for ACOs?
The long-awaited methodology changes for Performance Year (PY) 2025 ACO REACH benchmarking were finally released in late July. While the more detailed methodology papers have yet to be released as of the time of writing this paper, the quick reference guide on the key changes was released on Friday, July 26th. The methodology changes, while ... Read more
Newsworthy Findings
Fiscal Year 2025 Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System Final Rule
On July 31, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule updating Medicare payment policies and rates for skilled nursing facilities under the Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System (SNF PPS) for fiscal year (FY) 2025
CMS announces new 'premium stabilization' program
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is creating a voluntary demonstration program to support changes to Medicare Part D under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
Nearly half of beneficiaries don't know the difference between Medicare and MA: survey
Nearly half of seniors surveyed are confused about the difference between Medicare and Medicare Advantage, highlighting a need for improved health literacy and the potential for technology and AI to aid in understanding healthcare options.
ACA exchange enrollees could see steep premium increases if enhanced subsidies expire: KFF
The Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) reports that if the enhanced subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans expire, ACA exchange enrollees could face substantial premium increases, potentially doubling or more in 12 states.
Average Cost of Healthcare Data Breach Nearly $10M in 2024: Report
Though expenses declined since last year, healthcare is still the costliest industry for responding to and recovering from data breaches — a rank the sector has held since 2011.
Bonus Article
Titanium Maglev Heart Implanted Successfully in a Patient for First Time May Help Others Waiting for a Transplant
Just for Fun
Math Riddle:
I add six to eleven and get five. Why is this correct?
Prior Week
Prior Week:
Q: Why was the triangle the MVP of the basketball team?
A: It always made three-pointers
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