Communication is Key to Achieving and Maintaining Strong Bond Ratings
Six key tactics allow hospitals to maintain stronger ratings by communicating and building goodwill with rating analysts.
Competing with Freestanding Outpatient Centers—Where to Focus on Pricing
Price reductions should be included in pricing strategies to help hospitals better compete with these free-standing centers.
Own, Partner, or Contract?
There are seven important options hospitals and health systems should consider when contemplating ownership of a post-acute network versus a partnership or contractual arrangement.
Benefits of Close Relationships Between Hospital Systems and Post-Acute Care Providers
By developing close relationships with post-acute care providers, hospitals can ensure patients receive five important benefits.
Revenue Cycle Strategist: May 2018 Issue
Subscribers can view the May 2018 issue of Revenue Cycle Strategist.
Hospitals Urge Caution in Federal Transparency Push
In response to a new Senate price and quality transparency initiative, hospital advocates outlined measures they would support but also urged caution in pursuing new federal requirements.
Revenue Cycle Departments Increase Productivity
A two-year rise in revenue cycle department productivity is attributed to outsourcing and staff ability to handle more claims in less time.
Are You Ready for MACRA and MIPS: The New Healthcare Payment Reform
Value-based payment models, such as MACRA and MIPS, will require that coders capture the severity of illness as well as acute and chronic patient conditions.
The Impact of Duplicate Patient Records on Revenue
Duplicate patient records have a negative impact on value-based payment strategies as well as staff productivity and patient satisfaction.
Metro Health Improves Cash Flow by Offering New Payment Options
Metro Health’s payment options include community benefit discounts, charity care sliding scales, and a zero-percent interest payment plan, which has improved cash flow and flattened bad debt.