Linda Ringquist

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URAC Expands Pharmacy Accreditation Options: Community Pharmacy

URAC, one of the major players for healthcare accreditation, announced May 2014…

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Shifting Risk: A Pharmacy Perspective on Value-Based Purchasing

Summary: In this article we will discuss Value-Based Purchasing and how it…

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5 Aspects of CMS’s 2015 Proposed IPPS Regulations

Summary of Proposed IPPS RegulationsOn April 30, 2014, CMS announced proposed IPPS…

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Telemedicine Is Expanding But Faces Obstacles

Summary: As a result of the ACA and the increase in patients…

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ACOs Rapidly Expanding Across States

Summary: Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) are gaining in popularity as a result…

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Factors Influencing ACO Expansion

Summary: What is contributing to the rapid expansion of ACOs? What programs…

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Benefits of ACOs to Both Patients and Providers

Summary:  Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) are gaining in popularity as a result…

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Bundled Payments: Rewarding Quality and Value

Summary: The healthcare industry is transforming from fee-for-service to value-based payment systems.…

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Understanding RVUs | Medicare Reimbursement

Summary: Do you understand Relative Value Units (RVUs) as they relate to…

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