Well Acumen blog faithful, it’s hard to believe the end of October is just a few days away. With little fanfare, but in the face of substantial anticipation, the request for application (RFA) for … [Read more...]
Advancing American Kidney Health
Greetings Acumen blog readers! I hope the dog days of summer are treating you well. It’s been a relatively quiet summer for nephrology, but after months of speculation, and with great fanfare, the … [Read more...]
Volume Meets Value: The Ship Sets Sail
Well, it’s finally March and the accompanying college Hoops Madness is just around the corner. Speaking of madness, last week I had the opportunity to attend a value-based care conference and heard … [Read more...]
MIPS: The Dark Side of the Moon
February! The NFL season is over. Did your team win last night? Did you enjoy the commercials? Perhaps you are not a sports fan and are delighted the football craze is behind us. Regardless of your … [Read more...]
Quality: Still the MIPS Heavyweight in 2019
Happy New Year Acumen blog readers! I hope 2019 is off to a wonderful start for each of you. Dr. Maddux finished last year off with a remarkable post. If you missed it, I’d suggest taking a look here. … [Read more...]
MIPS Cost Category: Unpacking a Mystery
Can you believe it will be Christmas Eve in 2 weeks? Have you finished your holiday shopping? I certainly have not. As you consider those trips to the mall or surfing the Internet to find just the … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Leftovers: Advanced APMs and the 2019 QPP Final Rule
Can you believe Thanksgiving is now in the rearview mirror and Christmas is less than a month away? Where has 2018 gone? It has been several weeks since my last post, and I am feeling a bit rusty. … [Read more...]
Ethical Dilemmas: The View from a Tower of Ivory
Have you ever come across the following technique that attorneys sometimes employ when litigating a case? The prosecuting attorney makes an outrageous statement or accusation for all in the courtroom … [Read more...]