Revenue Cycle Strategist subscribers can download a PDF of the February 2012 issue, or access the individual articles and web extras below.
Articles
Penn Medicine Prognosis: Reduced Costs, Increased Revenue
By Thomas Cooper, Margaret Dowling, and Steven F. Honeywell
Penn Medicine’s Physician Groups automated cash postings to reduce costs and improve administrative efficiency.
Contract Variance Management: Not by Software Alone
By Cindy Luu and Sarah Gattis
The expertise of a managed care compliance team is critical to managing contract variance.
Understanding Semi-Automated RAC Reviews
By Lori Brocato
The new semi-automated RAC audits give providers an opportunity to justify their billing without the threat of an automatic recoupment.
Optimizing the Revenue Cycle from Cerner
Tropical Storm ‘ICD-10’ Has Been Designated a Hurricane
By Elaine O’Bleness
The transition to ICD-10 can be less stormy if the process is broken down into simple steps.
Coding Q&A
A 2012 Action List for ICD-10
By Kim Felix
For successful implementation of ICD-10, all departments need to contribute, including your revenue cycle team.
Figures at a Glance
Hospital Stays Covered by Medicaid, 1997-2008
Between 1997 and 2008, the number of hospitalizations covered by Medicaid increased by 30 percent.
Web Extras
Training Tips from Penn Medicine
By Thomas Cooper, Margaret Dowling, and Steven F. Honeywell
Training occurred at multiple points during Penn Medicine’s cash posting automation project.
Tips for Improving Medical Billing
By Yvonne Dailey
Providers’ billing staffs should gather accurate information up front, use technology to support accurate claims, and receive ongoing training.