Jacqueline LaPointe

Boston

Editorial Director at RevCycleIntelligence

Editorial Director at EHR Intelligence

Editorial Director at Health IT Security

Editorial Director at HealthPayerIntelligence

Writer at Xtelligent Healthcare Media

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Articles

Patient payment plans leave much to be desired

2 weeks ago | techtarget.com | Jacqueline LaPointe

AndreyPopov/istock via Getty Ima A survey reveals that current patient payment plans offered by providers don't align with healthcare affordability needs, while tying up significant provider revenue.
Value-based care revenue to grow, but risk is a challenge

2 weeks ago | techtarget.com | Jacqueline LaPointe

cnythzl/DigitalVision Vectors vi Healthcare organizations expect higher value-based care revenue in 2025, with 64% predicting growth despite challenges like financial risk and lagging data interoperability.
What MAHA means for the CMS Innovation Center, APMs

3 weeks ago | techtarget.com | Jacqueline LaPointe

Under Trump's "Making America Healthy Again," the CMS Innovation Center is overhauling alternative payment model design to include more downside risk and prospective payments.
The state of revenue cycle management software

3 weeks ago | techtarget.com | Jacqueline LaPointe

Christian Delbert - stock.adobe. Revenue cycle management software supports operational efficiency and financial outcomes for healthcare providers, leading to a robust and growing market for solutions.
UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty steps down

3 weeks ago | techtarget.com | Jacqueline LaPointe

iconimage - stock.adobe.com UnitedHealth Group announced the appointment of Stephen J. Hemsley as the company's CEO after Andrew Witty stepped down due to personal reasons.
2025 MedTech Breakthrough winners for healthcare payments

3 weeks ago | techtarget.com | Jacqueline LaPointe

Viorika/istock via Getty Images Waystar, Candid Health and TrustCommerce are among the winners of the 2025 MedTech Breakthrough Awards in the healthcare payments category.
Understanding the Fundamentals of Accountable Care Organizations

1 month ago | techtarget.com | Jacqueline LaPointe

The healthcare payment process is undergoing a dramatic transformation as payers and providers shift from volume to value. While stakeholders are currently piloting many value-based care models, accountable care organizations are among the most popular and successful models to date due to their emphasis on coordinated healthcare. These organizations not only facilitate seamless coordinated healthcare but also comply with health policy initiatives focused on enhancing care.
DOJ sues Aetna, other major MA insurers over alleged kickbacks

1 month ago | techtarget.com | Jacqueline LaPointe

The Department of Justice accuses MA insurers Aetna, Elevance Health and Humana of paying kickbacks to brokers for enrollments and discrimination against disabled beneficiaries.
Health equity incentive in P4P model needs adjusting

1 month ago | techtarget.com | Jacqueline LaPointe

AndreyPopov/istock via Getty Ima A research letter examining the use of a health equity incentive in the End-Stage Renal Disease Treatment Choices Model points to further adjustments in pay-for-performance models.
44% of practices plan to renegotiate payer reimbursement rates

1 month ago | techtarget.com | Jacqueline LaPointe

Viorika/istock via Getty Images A survey shows physician practices aim to improve patient payments and payer reimbursement rates, with 44% planning renegotiations while focusing on claims automation and IT usage.