With Medicare and Medicaid providing more than half of most hospitals’ patient revenue, any changes to these government-sponsored programs have a significant impact on hospitals. In a Medicare or Medicaid fee-for-service model, payment rates to hospitals are administratively set instead of negotiated between providers and payers. Medicare and Medicaid both also feature supplemental payment opportunities, which boost low hospital base…
From the first COVID-19 cases in Texas to the arrival of a groundbreaking vaccine, we look back at the significant milestones for Texas hospitals.
