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National SNF Analysis Detects Decline in Average Length of Stay
U.S. skilled nursing facilities saw a decline in average length of stay from 2011 through 2017, coupled with an increase in discharges.
Drivers of healthcare cost growth, and commercial health plans’ responses
Efforts to control the growth of healthcare costs nationwide have focused on reducing variation both in utilization and price.
High-impact clinical revenue cycle key performance indicators
There are 11 key performance indicators health systems should track to assess the performance of a clinical revenue cycle
5 steps to becoming HIPAA compliant
Healthcare organizations that qualify as HIPAA covered entities should take five steps when developing a compliance program designed to meet their obligation under HIPAA to safeguard patients’ protected health information.
States reeling under rising healthcare costs
Rising Medicaid costs and high costs of healthcare for state employees are having a negative effect on state budgets.
Montana’s dive into Medicare reference pricing reduces provider payments by almost $16 million annually
Montana’s adoption of Medicare reference pricing has dramatically reduced payment rates for healthcare services delivered to state employees.
High-impact clinical revenue cycle key performance indicators
There are 11 key performance indicators health systems should track to assess the performance of a clinical revenue cycle.
Signs and symptoms to watch for in evolving compliance areas
Five evolving areas for compliance require attention from a hospital’s or health system’s compliance program: quality of care, patient abuse, quality reporting, emergency preparedness and case management.
Characteristics of high-performing ACOs
High-performing accountable care organizations (ACOs) have five characteristics in common that help them achieve success with value-based payment contracting.
Summary checklist for assessing readiness for value-based care
Healthcare finance leaders should use a checklist to assess their readiness to pursue value-based contracting.