Big drop in Medicaid enrollment drives 2018 increase in uninsured rate
In 2018, 1.9 million fewer people were covered by some type of health insurance, and they were most likely former Medicaid enrollees, according to new federal survey data.
Patients, employees and technology lead revenue cycle transformation
From our sponsor, Parallon Revenue cycle is an intricate balance of delivering an exceptional experience that patients demand, while preserving the financial integrity that drives success. What better way to remain in a state of equilibrium than breaking away from antiquated workflows and processes and updating your infrastructure to ensure you exceed expectations on all fronts. The modern…
Know your denials challenges before developing prevention strategies
Successful denial management and prevention strategies require the right mix of people capable of handling the process from beginning to end.
3 abilities every coder should possess
Coders need to understand billing expectations, how the billing process works and how the revenue cycle is affected.
Bad debt expense benchmarks: U.S. acute care hospitals show improvements since 2015
Data Trends: Bad debt expense as a percentage of revenue for U.S. hospitals declined from 2015 through 2018.
Hospitals innovate to control labor costs
Hospital labor costs have steadily increased amid consumerism and other trends, but some organizations are finding new ways to address the challenge.
Enjoin: Enabling Holistic Clinical Documentation Improvement
James Fee, MD, CEO of Enjoin, discusses the importance of holistic clinical documentation to realize success with existing fee-for-service payment models, as well as value-based care and population health initiatives.
Optimizing Payment Receipt to Improve Cash Flow and Reduce Error
In this article, CommerceHealthcare® discusses how it marries financial foresight with healthcare insight to help clients rethink and improve receivables management, payment services and patient loan financing and lending processes.
Holliday & Associates: Comprehensive Charge Management Software
A charge management company discusses how it helps clients successfully manage charge processes, comply with changing coding and regulatory requirements, eliminate charge-related compliance risks and ensure accurate and appropriate reimbursement.
How an Iowa hospital earned 2 MAP Awards for excellence in revenue cycle performance
Henry County Health Center, a critical access hospital in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, has earned two MAP Awards and made noticeable strides toward financial transparency.