The benefits of a better patient experience Results from the 2022 KPMG US Customer Experience Excellence Report
CMS Announces Model Concepts to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs Model Concepts Provide Glimpse of What May be Ahead for Drug Pricing
Inflation Reduction Act: Part D Benefit Reforms: Impacts on Pharmaceutical Manufacturers, Plans, and Patients Part D Changes Likely to Impact Stakeholder Financial Incentives and Behavior
Accelerated Approval Reforms in 2023 Omnibus Accelerated Approval Reforms Will Impact Drug Sponsors and FDA
KPMG 2023 Healthcare and Life Sciences Investment Outlook Our 2023 Healthcare and Life Sciences Investment Outlook finds turbulence, and opportunity, in this post-pandemic marketplace.
KPMG healthcare industry technology insights report KPMG reports on the state of healthcare industry digital transformation, automation, artificial intelligence, and machine learning
The future of telehealth in the post-COVID-19 world How providers can win in the new digital health landscape
Inflation Reduction Act: Healthcare provisions and impacts IRA will significantly impact prescription costs and insurance coverage for millions of Americans
Primary-care partnerships help payers boost patient outcomes Payers are increasingly partnering with primary-care organizations to improve patient outcomes.
The Great Pandemic Unwind: Five Healthcare Issues to Watch Unwinding federal COVID-19 policies will have significant industry impacts.
FDA's Accelerated Approval Program: Accelerated Pathway for Reform? Reforms to FDA Accelerated Approval Program could include new confirmatory study requirements.
Healthcare boards look toward a very different future Healthcare boards shape strategies around consumerism, attrition, and ESG issues from climate change to boardroom diversity.
2022 Healthcare and Life Sciences Investment Outlook Our 2022 Healthcare and Life Sciences Investment Outlook offers a look into industry innovations with the greatest investor interest.
Healthcare anywhere, security everywhere Healthcare organizations need robust identity access management to provide the anytime, anywhere care that today’s patients demand.
Perspectives from a payer-led pharmacy innovation lens Healthcare trends have created opportunities to strategically target pharmacy to make innovative and transformative impact.
ESG in healthcare is the new burning platform ESG in healthcare is a burning platform that includes telling your ESG story and making it synonymous with your brand.
Healthcare payors’ holistic approach to governance Healthcare payors should take a holistic approach to data governance to maximize valuable insights while minimizing risks.
How IT integration can drive growth after healthcare mergers By prioritizing patient-facing digital health systems during integration, healthcare providers can realize more value sooner.
Addressing social determinants through healthcare payment models This paper addresses how government can accelerate and fund the programs that directly address the social drivers of healthcare costs.
ESG Reporting in Healthcare: Driving a Connection to Health Outcomes Measuring Environmental, Social and Governance: Understanding connectivity to health outcomes and performance.
2021 Healthcare CEO Future Pulse 200 health leaders were surveyed on workforce, digital health, partnerships, patient centricity, and delivery model changes.
Finding Value in Home Health and Hospice M&A How acquirers in home health and hospice can overcome complex market, regulatory, and operational challenges
Reenvisioning the power of technology risk management in healthcare The rapid pace of technology disruption in the healthcare sector is bringing on new and more pervasive risks.
Thriving in an AI World: Healthcare insights Healthcare organizations have opportunities to use artificial intelligence to improve productivity, reduce risk, and save lives.
From payor to healthcare partner For payors evolving toward becoming “healthcare partners,” this paper covers six trends to watch in 2021.
Healthcare may be flying too close to the sun Learn how your healthcare organization can address the growing threat of more insidious cyber-security attacks.
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021: Healthcare Related Provisions The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 expands healthcare coverage and provides pandemic funding.
2021 Healthcare and Life Sciences Investment Outlook Provides insights on how the political and regulatory environment, and market factors may impact investment decisions.
Medicare C&D Audit and Enforcement: A look back and look ahead Biden Administration could increase Medicare audit and enforcement in the years ahead: a review of the data
On the 2021 healthcare audit and compliance committee agenda Drawing on survey insights, we highlight the five areas that audit and compliance committee chairs rank as top priorities.
HIPAA privacy rule proposed modifications HHS proposed modifying HIPAA rules governing sharing, privacy, and security of personal health information
CMS and ONC proposed rule on electronic data exchange CMS and ONC proposed rule aims to improve health data exchange and streamline prior authorization
Most Favored Nation Drug Pricing Model final rule On November 20, 2020, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced the Most Favored Nation Drug Pricing Model.
Health Plan Transparency in Coverage Final Rule HHS, Department of Labor, and Treasury finalized price transparency requirements for health plans set to take effect beginning in 2022.
COVID-19: Recovery and resilience in healthcare Global insights, practical advice, and tools to help healthcare leaders build and sustain a resilient new reality.
Connected Health: The new reality for healthcare High performing healthcare organizations need to evolve key capabilities and make technological investments to build on the digital momentum.
FDA final rule and guidance on importation of prescription drugs FDA finalized a rule and guidance allowing states to submit prescription drug importation proposals and manufacturers to re-label drugs for importation.
Price transparency: Requirements for hospitals and health plans Several price transparency requirements for hospitals and health plans take effect in 2021; stakeholders must prepare
Executive order on ‘Most-Favored-Nation’ drug pricing An Executive Order directs HHS rulemaking for “most favored nations” pricing for Medicare Part B and D drugs.
COVID-19: Telemedicine and tax As telemedicine accelerates, the need for greater tax clarity and updated guidance relating to virtual healthcare is evident.
Executive orders on prescription drug costs Four Executive Orders (EO) described as action to deliver lower prescription drug prices to American Patients.
Healthcare providers: A break in the clouds Health systems’ future growth strategies must align with the ways in which COVID-19 has changed healthcare delivery.
COVID-19 impact on physician compensation Healthcare provider organizations are facing financial and operational challenges as a result of COVID-19.
Medicare telehealth and COVID-19 As demand for telehealth grows during the COVID-19 pandemic, CMS must consider what flexibilities can or should be extended.
Expansion of Telehealth in response to COVID-19 Access to telehealth services in Medicare has been expanded in response to COVID-19, but those changes may not be permanent.
Don’t open the door to another threat Although healthcare organizations are focused on fighting COVID-19, the need for ongoing cyber security should not be underestimated.
Diagnostics: Ramp-up of testing for COVID-19 & beyond Private labs seeking to restructure or build to deploy COVID-19 testing operations can benefit from KPMG’s rapid start-up approach.
Promoting interoperability Virtual care is proving to be a critical tool in the fight against COVID-19. For more on how to get up and running
Restarting America – Practical Guide for Employers For businesses making decisions about when and how to reopen their businesses, here is a practical guide to key considerations.
HHS announces additional allocations for CARES Act provider relief funds HHS has announced plans to distribute the remaining $70 billion in CARES Act relief funds to providers; for more information
Healthcare providers: Pivoting the internal audit plan amidst COVID-19 For guidance on how providers can pivot their internal audit plans to help give order to their organizations during COVID-19
Compliance can’t wait As healthcare providers battle COVID-19, they may need help balancing compliance obligations. For more on what to expect
Getting ahead of the surge For guidance on how to align supplies, medical personnel and clinical operations with the different stages of COVID-19
The time for virtual care is now Virtual care is proving to be a critical tool in the fight against COVID-19. For more on how to get up and running
Mobilizing for COVID-19 For insight into how COVID-related payer guidelines and government regulations can impact the your revenue cycle
Part D senior savings model for insulin coverage CMS just announced alternative Part D options that lower seniors’ cost-sharing for insulin, according to the attached issue brief.
Recent CMS waivers and flexibility To learn how CMS is offering health systems greater flexibility and critical waivers during the COVID-19 crisis
Coding for COVID-19 For an overview of how to navigate the new COVID-19 coding guidance, going into effect on April 1, 2020
Accelerated/advance payment for medicare providers and suppliers To learn more about enhancements to CMS’s Accelerated & Advance Payment Program to help providers & suppliers during COVID.
Living in an AI world - Healthcare insiders Taking the temperature of artificial intelligence in healthcare
2020 healthcare and life sciences investment outlook Analysis of the 2020 KPMG Healthcare and Life Sciences Investment Outlook survey sheds light on how the investment landscape will be impacted by influential disruptors, evolving market trends, and policy/regulatory developments.
On the 2020 healthcare audit committee agenda Prioritizing a heavy healthcare audit and compliance committee (audit committee) agenda is never easy, and 2020 will be particularly challenging.
On the 2020 healthcare board agenda Prioritizing a heavy healthcare board agenda is never easy, and 2020 will be particularly challenging.
Convenience: The new consumer healthcare imperative Patients have more choice than ever about where and when they seek care.
Revenue Cycle Automation The healthcare revenue cycle is ripe for productivity gains and cost reduction. Forward-reaching organizations are effecting real change with connected robotic process automation.
Today’s consumers demand value in healthcare Mandated or not, transparency is table stakes in a consumer-centric healthcare system
Global lessons in building a continuous improvement culture in healthcare Building a culture of excellence in healthcare
Healthcare 2030 By 2030, a consumer-centric healthcare system will be an imperative. Here’s how to get there.
On the 2019 healthcare board agenda Board and audit committee agendas should continue to evolve in 2019 amid the game-changing implications of technology, consolidation, and new entrants.
Behind the scenes in healthcare Cost transformation today lays the groundwork for innovation tomorrow.
Future of finance in healthcare Finance disrupted - As the industry adjusts to continuous disruption, the finance function has an opportunity to lead
The disruption challenge As new entrants and cross-sector models abound, which direction should healthcare organizations turn?
Updating Medicare Parts C&D in response to market changes The 2019 Medicare Part C&D Programs proposed rule
2018 Health care & life sciences investment outlook Healthcare and life sciences will face continued disruption in 2018 as new technologies, economic pressures and consumer/patient demands change the industry.
A leaner federal exchange and greater state and insurer flexibility The 2019 ACA Marketplace proposed rule
Follow the evidence Care Continuum Optimization can minimize clinical variation to drive real quality in healthcare
Taxes and healthcare reform: Now what? While healthcare reform developments continue, no legislation has been enacted. Understand the “state of the union” from a tax perspective.
The healthy approach to cyber security For data-intensive healthcare, cyber security is integral to innovation