Studies on the efficiency, effectiveness, and value of medical interventions are becoming increasingly important, as payers are becoming more cost-conscious. Effective empirical research requires expertise with different types of data, big and small; careful research design; and an ability to translate findings into actionable results.
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Healthcare providers and policymakers are facing numerous new challenges as payers and providers seek ways to reduce costs while improving quality.
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In a recent webinar, Dr. Lane Koenig presented findings on utilization of long-term care hospitals (LTCHs) during the COVID-19 public health emergency as part of the National Association of Long Term Hospitals Spring 2021 Webinar Series. In his presentation, Dr. Koenig examined: (1) trends in key measures on LTCHs’ continued adaptation to Medicare payment criteria:
KNG Health has 2-3 openings for researchers at different experience levels. Preference will be given to candidates with strong quantitative skills and experience with programming in Stata or similar language (e.g., SAS or R; experience in Python and VBA also welcomed). Candidates should also have strong communication and writing skills. A minimum requirement for any
In its April 2020 report, the Medicare Board of Trustees projects that the Hospital Insurance (HI) Trust Fund – basically, funding for Part A – will be depleted by 2026; Medicare will only be able to pay out 90 percent of benefits available under current law in that year. With financial circumstances likely to worsen
For Immediate Release On July 15, 2020, KNG Health Consulting released “Fiscal Analysis of New Mexico’s Health Security Plan: Final Report,” a report on a fiscal analysis of the New Mexico Health Security Plan (HSP) as proposed in the 2019 Health Security Act (HSA), available here: https://www.knghealth.com/fiscal-analysis-of-the-new-mexico-health-security-act-plan/. This report, which was submitted on June 30,
For Immediate Release On May 22, 2020, KNG Health Consulting released “Fiscal Analysis of New Mexico’s Health Security Plan: Preliminary Report,” a report on a fiscal analysis of the New Mexico Health Security Plan (HSP) as proposed in the 2019 Health Security Act (HSA), available here. The purpose of releasing the preliminary report is to
KNG Health is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Robert C. Saunders, Principal Research Associate, to the Healthcare Reform and Payment Innovation Practice. Dr. Saunders brings significant expertise in the development, testing and reporting of quality and value measures from administrative and clinical data systems. In his role at KNG Health, Dr. Saunders will lead
In a recent webinar, Dr. Lane Koenig presented findings on utilization of long-term care hospitals (LTCHs) during the COVID-19 public health emergency as part of the National Association of Long Term Hospitals Spring 2021 Webinar Series. In his presentation, Dr. Koenig examined: (1) trends in key measures on LTCHs’ continued adaptation to Medicare payment criteria:
KNG Health has 2-3 openings for researchers at different experience levels. Preference will be given to candidates with strong quantitative skills and experience with programming in Stata or similar language (e.g., SAS or R; experience in Python and VBA also welcomed). Candidates should also have strong communication and writing skills. A minimum requirement for any
In its April 2020 report, the Medicare Board of Trustees projects that the Hospital Insurance (HI) Trust Fund – basically, funding for Part A – will be depleted by 2026; Medicare will only be able to pay out 90 percent of benefits available under current law in that year. With financial circumstances likely to worsen
For Immediate Release On July 15, 2020, KNG Health Consulting released “Fiscal Analysis of New Mexico’s Health Security Plan: Final Report,” a report on a fiscal analysis of the New Mexico Health Security Plan (HSP) as proposed in the 2019 Health Security Act (HSA), available here: https://www.knghealth.com/fiscal-analysis-of-the-new-mexico-health-security-act-plan/. This report, which was submitted on June 30,
For Immediate Release On May 22, 2020, KNG Health Consulting released “Fiscal Analysis of New Mexico’s Health Security Plan: Preliminary Report,” a report on a fiscal analysis of the New Mexico Health Security Plan (HSP) as proposed in the 2019 Health Security Act (HSA), available here. The purpose of releasing the preliminary report is to
KNG Health is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Robert C. Saunders, Principal Research Associate, to the Healthcare Reform and Payment Innovation Practice. Dr. Saunders brings significant expertise in the development, testing and reporting of quality and value measures from administrative and clinical data systems. In his role at KNG Health, Dr. Saunders will lead
