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What Anthem’s Imaging Policy Means for Hospitals

Hospitals that own outpatient imaging departments should not ignore the significance of Anthem’s new imaging site-of-care policy.

Lola Butcher February 1, 2018

Improved Patient Payments Allow Health System to Reinvest in Growth

In less than a year, Hackensack Meridian Health’s patient loan program has helped patients cover almost $3.5 million in medical costs, cut bad debt from patient pay in half, and achieved an ROI of 380 percent.

Timothy Mattson February 1, 2018

Appealing Medicare Denials in an Age of Reform

New reforms are giving providers more options for appealing Medicare claims denials, yet early preparation of appeals is essential.

Laura Ramos Hegwer February 1, 2018

MVA Claim Payment Requires Coordination Across Departments

When motor vehicle accident information and policy information is not captured correctly, providers may not receive payment for up to 50 percent of claims filed each year

Brandon Rife February 1, 2018

Video: GASB and FASB Updates

Brian Conner, partner for Moss Adams LLP, takes an in-depth look at GASB, FASB, and other accounting updates in health care.

HFMA January 31, 2018

Simplee CEO Absolutely Critical to Optimize the Patient Financial Experience

In the following Q&A, Tomer Shoval, founder and CEO of Simplee, explains why discussions like those that took place at the Healthcare Consumerism Symposium should be happening at all provider organizations. In what ways is the patient experience becoming an

HFMA January 29, 2018

Newer Health Plan Products Align With Value-Based Care

With the clout to steer the healthcare industry away from a volume-based approach, health plans are implementing innovative payment models.

Elizabeth Barker January 25, 2018

Strategies to Measure Performance and Enhance Quality Under MIPS

Access to flexible, robust tracking tools that produce a range of actionable data are proving crucial for physicians participating in the primary track of MACRA.

Elizabeth Barker January 23, 2018

Market Transformation 2018: Strategic Priorities for Health Systems

Amid a major realignment of human and financial assets in health care, industry stakeholders should consider four major priorities as part of their strategic planning in 2018.

David G. Anderson, PhD January 22, 2018

4 Ways to Remain Competitive in the Healthcare Sector in 2018

Fresh thinking and deep analysis can help you fend off competition and be ready for opportunities.

Jonathan Killion January 18, 2018
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