Taking a Systematic Approach to Hospital Policy Development
Hospitals can develop effective policies by developing a “policy on policies,” taking into consideration content guidelines, making policies easily accessible by all staff, and considering how staff will interpret the policy language.
Using IT to Support Population Health Management
Healthcare CFOs should focus on more than cost savings when it comes to IT investment. They must also assign value to the potential impact on revenue.
MOON Form Approved
The MOON notice related to observation status was recently approved.
Negotiating a Joint-Venture Health Plan
Aspirus is one of many health systems that partner with insurance companies to form joint-venture health plans that bring healthcare financing and delivery closer together.
Combining Hospital and Physician Billing
In three very different health systems, administrators achieved success in bringing together hospital and physician billing. For example, CentraCare saved $1.5 million since it completed the integration in 2015.
Over the MOON about the NOTICE Act
Although many healthcare leaders applaud the fact that there is plenty of time to prepare for MOON requirements, there are lingering concerns, including limited patient education in the form and requirements for translating the form into other languages.
NYU Langone Medical Center Achieves Cost Reductions Through Rehab Fine-Tuning
Early mobilization and other strategies cut length of stay, acute rehab utilization, and post-acute costs. The medical center’s ICU project alone yields $1.5 million in savings.
Addressing Challenges Presented by Financial Assistance Rules
Although the vast majority of hospitals have been working to implement IRS regulations for patient financial assistance, healthcare leaders should focus on potential problem areas because compliance with all the requirements is necessary to qualify for tax-exempt status.
Video: Critical Steps Toward 501(r) Compliance
Hospital financial assistance policies should be easily accessible by patients, and staff should be trained to explain the policies and assess patient eligibility.
Contracting for Chronic Disease Management
Illinois Gastroenterology Group negotiated a specialty intensive medical home contract with the state’s largest private payer.