By Jane Austen – Healthcare revenue cycles struggle with claim denials. Denial management investigates each denial, determines why it was denied, and determines how to fix the problem and reduce future denials. Sophisticated and robust automation, designed to meet providers’ needs and achieved through AI and ML, empowers organizations to…
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By David Burda – According to a new survey, PCPs that got paid under one or both types of VBR contracts were more likely to participate in accountable care organizations, to participate in patient-centered medical homes, and to screen patients for social determinants of health.
The thought leaders in our community are good about sharing their thoughts on the issues of today. Here are the top read and shared guest posts of April that we think deserve sharing again.
By Art Gross – On May 11, 2023, the PHE declaration expired. With this, the relaxed regulations and waivers put in place during the pandemic expired, and providers need to return to full compliance with HIPAA regulations. Be sure your policies and procedures for safeguarding PHI are up to date.
By Devin Partida – Most health care professionals have experienced the effects of burnout brought on by the pandemic. The long-term solution lies in lightening their workload. Healthcare technology can help with burnout and improve care, so it might be the best option.
By Katie Brenneman – The healthcare landscape encompasses a varied range of professionals, each playing an essential role in the quality of patient care and the success of a business. It’s important to recognize that the efficacy of staff is reliant on good communication and collaboration.
By Deepali Narula – A three-pronged approach hospitals should follow to navigate denials, optimize revenue and mitigating staffing shortages Three out of four hospitals in the U.S. have experienced revenue cycle issues since the COVID-19 pandemic.
By David Burda – If there’s one thing healthcare is good at, it’s finger-pointing. It’s always someone else’s fault that costs are too high, quality is too low or access is too limited. The same is true with the sharing of patient health data.
Vizient Inc. released its latest Workforce Intelligence Report, finding that regular nursing hours have begun to stabilize but continue to be supplemented by overtime and contract labor hours at higher than pre-pandemic levels.