Cheryl V. Jackson
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Cheryl V. Jackson
Latest Work
RAC Recoveries Increase, as Problems Persist
Oct. 12—An update of Medicare’s overpayments recoupment program isn’t giving providers much hope for change in a system they say unfairly takes and holds their money for long periods, if not for good.
Teaching Hospitals Boost Community Spending: Study
June 4—Teaching hospitals are seeing a decrease in charity spending decrease while increasing their spending in community health promotion, according to new research.
Removal of CMS Regulatory Language May Leave Providers Vulnerable on EFT Fees
April 6—Some healthcare providers are fretting over the disappearance of a section on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) website that prohibits fees on provider payments made through electronic funds transfers (EFTs), saying the absence of such language could allow third-party administrators to short their income.
Do Medical Credit Cards Make Sense for Providers?
Primarily used by dentists, cosmetic surgeons, and veterinarians, medical card issuers are looking for a broader range of providers, including hospitals and health systems.
Do Medical Credit Cards Make Sense for Providers?
Feb. 14—Can so-called medical credit cards help hospitals address growing bad debt challenges?