When Computers Can’t Communicate, Patients Suffer
During a natural disaster, effective communication between patient and physician supported by access to medical records is critical.
Looking Beyond Utilization Management: Controlling Inpatient Cost in a Value-Based Environment
As healthcare costs continue to rise in the United States, physicians have a unique view of how dollars are spent and where the greatest savings opportunities are.
Of Noise and Signal: Why Bundled Payment Keeps Moving Forward
CMS has not moved decisively in developing bundled-payment, episode-of-care payment models, leaving states and health plans to lead the way with innovative approaches.
Video: How to Ensure a Clean 340B Audit
Patt Vilt, vice president of finance for Riverside Medical Center, details steps you can take to ensure a clean 340B audit.
Revenue Cycle Strategist: November 2017 Issue
Subscribers can view the November 2017 issue of Revenue Cycle Strategist.
Understanding the Many Coding Changes Related to the FY18 IPPS
What are the big coding changes for the FY18 inpatient prospective payment system?
Increase Cash Flow by Giving Your Business Staff Meaningful Work
The pillars of strong revenue cycle operations are creating meaningful work, developing knowledge, removing obstacles, and advancing analytical capabilities. Revenue cycle leaders can achieve these goals by integrating payer and claims data and applying algorithms to optimize staff efforts.
Virtual Work Drives Productivity at Cleveland Clinic
Since initiating its remote worker program, Cleveland Clinic’s revenue cycle department has experienced a 13 percent increase in productivity.
Trend Toward Increasing Payer Deductions Continues
Payer deductions continue to increase, with government payers far exceeding private and managed care plans.
Creating a Better Healthcare Analysis Paradigm
Hospitals and health systems should look beyond dashboards to gather they data they need to make strategic decisions.