Today’s news takes a peek at a new form of value-based reimbursement, expert tips for ICD-10 implementation, and more.
- Next time you’re waiting to catch a flight to a locum tenens assignment, you may find some furry friends to help pass the time. According to The Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Douglas International Airport joined approximately 30 other U.S. airports in inviting therapy dogs and their handlers to visit during specified hours. The dogs, who wear “Pet Me” vests, are intended to have a calming effect on anxious flyers.
- The idea of paying physicians for reducing the long-term cardiovascular risks of their high-risk patients is being tested via a five-year, randomized controlled trial. Dubbed the Million Hearts Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Model, it is the largest test of value-based prevention payment ever conducted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reports Medscape.
- SkyMall is expected to return to airplane seatbacks by the end of the year, shares HuffPost Travel. The eccentric catalog was discontinued several months ago as passengers redirected their attention to Wi-Fi powered entertainment. SkyMall has since been purchased by new management, which promises dramatic changes.
- RevCycleIntelligence.com interviewed leading healthcare experts to get their advice and insight on ICD-10 implementation. Here, they offer their top eight tips.
- More states are moving to expand nurses’ scope of practice in hopes of increasing access to care, especially in rural areas. But, as reported by FierceHealthcare, many doctors’ groups are opposed to nurses practicing independently, saying physicians should lead all collaborative care teams.
Happy Friday!
