Blue Cross: Lab and radiology drive high outpatient costs; repricing model could cut $99 million for six hospitals Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont told the Health & Welfare Committee that outpatient hospital services—particularly lab and radiology—are the main drivers of the state's higher-than-average per-member costs and that repricing those services could lower outpatient spend for six prospective-payment hospitals by about $99 million (roughly 20%).

Vermont's outpatient hospital costs are skyrocketing, with Blue Cross Blue Shield revealing potential savings of $99 million through smart repricing strategies!

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Dignity Health details expansion and plan for outpatient hub in Prescott Valley Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center said it has added 10 beds, placed a surgical robot into service, and entered design for a community 'one-stop outpatient medical hub' in Prescott Valley; no opening date was provided.

Dignity Health is gearing up to revolutionize healthcare in Prescott Valley with a state-of-the-art outpatient hub and expanded services to meet skyrocketing patient demand!

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Connecticut bill mandates hospital fee transparency for outpatient services Hospitals must disclose facility and professional fees to outpatient service patients.

Connecticut is taking a bold step towards healthcare transparency by mandating hospitals to disclose all fees for outpatient services!

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Putting Tech to Work: Adapting and Enhancing Our Services Putting advanced technology to work at Odyssey House was underway before COVID-19 disrupted our work and personal lives forcing us to change how we

.@OdysseyHouseNY sees a growing role for #technology in supporting client services, arming staff with the resources they need to succeed in their roles.

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