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Comprehensive Compliance-Focused Processes for Physician Arrangements

Karin Chernoff Kaplan reviews the basics—and the importance—of establishing consistent processes for setting up and managing physician compensation agreements and thresholds that avoid regulatory problems.

Array October 18, 2018

Bundled Episode “No-Go” Zone

Providers that are considering participating in bundled payment arrangements should first perform a preliminary review of factors that can have a bearing on their readiness for such arrangements.

Array September 27, 2018

Healthcare Delivery Disruption: Four Practical, Strategic Approaches

Craig Allan Ahrens and David Fairchild discuss the opportunities healthcare organizations have to employ disruption strategies.

Array April 2, 2018

Every Dollar Counts: Revisiting Pre-Bill Review to Recover Revenue

Michael Baney and Jeff McQuillan suggest pre-bill reviews as a proactive strategy to improve revenue cycle performance. 

Array April 5, 2017

How to Improve Up-Front Collections at a Surgery Center: One Health System’s Success Story

A Virginia medical center found that patients who are provided with accurate cost estimates are more likely to pay up front for their procedures. 

Array April 4, 2017

Incremental Healthcare Reform: A Focus on Cost

Olakunle Olaniyan discusses the opportunity to lower the cost of care and help people stay insured. 

Array April 3, 2017

CMS Bundles: Why Leave Millions on the Table?

Health systems will soon learn how successful their participation in the mandatory Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement program has been. 

Array March 28, 2017

Success is About Scaling the Wall in Front of You

Christina Caraballo, senior healthcare strategist for Get Real Health, shares how the sport of parkour has helped her scale walls of opposition in her personal and professional life to help her reach new heights. 

Array March 23, 2017

Next-Generation Investments for Today’s Healthcare CFO

Two trends that anticipate the future of U.S. health care involve the emergence of hospital command centers and super-partnerships between providers and technology vendors.

Array March 21, 2017

Four Strategies to Maximize Adult Immunization Quality and Financial Benefits

Jill Powelson describes how healthcare organizations can maximize revenue opportunities for immunizations.

Array March 10, 2017