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This month’s edition of Revenue Cycle Insights includes No Surprises Act implementation news. Though arbitration cases are expected to be addressed in a slow fashion at first, there may be some related regulatory changes that favor providers, Nick Hut reports.
Big delays could be in store for early No Surprises Act arbitration cases
The portal for payment arbitration cases taking place under the No Surprises Act is open for business but likely will face a backlog.
Biden administration will apply closer scrutiny to healthcare billing practices
The White House announced steps to try to lessen the burden of medical debt on patients and families, including holding providers and debt collectors accountable for harmful actions.
A best-practice approach to coding, coding quality and compliance improves reimbursement
Healthcare providers need to ensure they are accurately paid for the care provided, and that starts with timely, correct and consistent coding.
3 ways the patient financial experience can improve health equity
The pandemic exposed disparities in healthcare, now health system revenue cycle departments have an opportunity to be part of the solution.
Strategic alternative dispute resolution offers providers key to substantial claim recoveries
To be able to effectively handle disputes over healthcare claims, providers must be well informed about the two basic types of ADR that can help them achieve favorable results: arbitration and mediation.