Billing and Collections

Psychology and Behavioral Change Theory as Applied to Changing Revenue Cycle Payment Models

Healthcare providers should consider a retail-like payment experience for patients.

Rajesh Voddiraju December 26, 2018

Cost Estimates Encourage Timely Payment, Loyalty

Providing cost estimates facilitates financial transparency and encourages timely payment. As an added benefit, nearly 70 percent of patients say if they received a cost estimate, they’d be more likely to recommend the organization to a friend.

Dustin Hamilton December 3, 2018

Using Lean Six Sigma to Improve Healthcare Business Processes

One health system improved its billing accuracy rate from 72 percent to 90 percent by using Lean concepts, Kaizen, and Gemba walks.

Bruce Lancaster December 3, 2018

Patient-Centric Aid in a Consumer-Driven Marketplace

An adaptive financial assistance system that bills according to a patient’s economic situation can encourage better rates of patient payment.

James Zadoorian November 28, 2018

Boston Children’s Journey to a Better Healthcare Payment Experience

An electronic payment system can help a hospital increase revenue.

Kevin Pawl November 20, 2018

Are You Optimizing Your Patient Statements?

Combining patient-centric and easy-to-understand statements with statement delivery through a streamlined EHR integration helps providers build win-win relationships with their patients.

Bryce Bruner November 14, 2018

Forum Networking Webinar: Consumerism in Healthcare: Rising Expectations

During this Forum-exclusive networking webinar, attendees will participate in an interactive discussion about the fundamental elements of financial experience that every healthcare organization should master. 

HFMA November 12, 2018

Rethinking Revenue Cycle Management

Fully managed revenue cycle functions present challenges and opportunities. When successful, they better align with an organization’s clinical and financial goals.

HFMA November 8, 2018

Transforming Patient Access and Engagement

St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital overcame patient access challenges with more than a technological fix. The hospital necessitated a culture change and put a high priority on data capture and analysis of previously unmeasured KPIs.

Jill Barton November 2, 2018

Ask the Experts: Late Charge Reports

What is the general consensus on lab charges that are consistently late because of the need for specimen growth?

HFMA October 11, 2018
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