Recent congressional actions and a white paper authored by officials from the Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and the American Medical Association (AMA) are pushing for the removal of barriers for physician-owned hospitals (POHs), potentially paving a path by which these controversial facilities can be established and expanded going forward.  (Read more...)

On March 15, 2023, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) published its annual Report to Congress regarding the status of the Medicare program. Among other areas, the report detailed policy recommendations for the Medicare fee-for-service (FFS) payment systems, the Medicare Advantage (MA) program, and the Medicare prescription drug program (Medicare Part D). This Health Capital Topics article will review the recommendations made by MedPAC and responses from industry stakeholders. (Read more...)

Instead of waiting on regulatory reform, corporate America has sought to disrupt the healthcare industry over the last few years, by streamlining the delivery of healthcare (and associated costs) and taking advantage of technological advancements. This entrepreneurial approach to problem-solving may provide meaningful competition to traditional healthcare organizations, which may result in higher quality, more affordable healthcare. Some of the biggest companies in the U.S. – CVS Health, Walgreens, Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy – are expanding their healthcare empires through acquisitions and other strategic moves. (Read more...) 

Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, also known as Part C plans, serve as a supplement or an alternative to Original (also called Traditional) fee-for-service (FFS) Medicare Part A and Part B coverage, but they are still part of the Medicare program. Most of these plans also include Part D (drug) coverage. MA was created by Congress to offer seniors an alternative to Original Medicare – with an emphasis on treating and managing the health of the whole patient. MA plans are offered to Medicare beneficiaries by Medicare-approved private companies, known as MA Organizations (MAOs), that must follow rules set by Medicare. (Read more...) 
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HCC’s Jessica Bailey-Wheaton, Esq. and Dr. Bhagwan Satiani of The Ohio State University College of Medicine recently spoke on “The Surgeon's Guide to Selling a Practice” for the American College of Surgeons. This module features a video and white paper that both provide tips and considerations when buying a practice.

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