How Accurate Mortality Risk Measurement Improves Quality and Value
Keeping risk-adjusted mortality rates low is an essential step when pursuing risk-based payment arrangements, says Brett Senor, MD.
Discerning the Impact of Lesser-Than and Greater-Than Provisions in Payer Contracts
If hospitals do not take these payment provisions into account, a small price adjustment could result in a significant revenue hit, says William O. Cleverley.
Getting a Handle on Staff Turnover
A balanced approach to managing revenue cycle staff turnover—keeping overall rates low but also recognizing the need for “good” turnover—is an important factor in managing new healthcare payment models.
A KPI Primer: 5 Steps for Creating Meaningful Revenue Cycle Metrics
Healthcare revenue cycle KPIs that have a defined purpose and are actionable can raise staff performance and improve processes.