The ‘Narrow Network’ Trap—and How to Avoid It
Establishing protocols for checking eligibility and benefits for every patient is one way that physician practices can avoid the traps posed by narrow networks. Insurance eligibility is getting even more complicated. Since the advent
Elements of an Effective Healthcare Venture Development Process
Health systems should employ a nine-step process when seeking to develop venture investments.
Healthcare Venture Investing Strategic Considerations
Among the strategic questions healthcare venture investors should consider when contemplating an investment are its focus, level of risk, and likely performance.
Additional Comments from Healthcare Venture Investing Survey Respondents
Leaders of healthcare systems share their organizations’ perspectives on venture investing.
Video: Predictive Analytics and the Revenue Cycle
Paul Bradley, chief data scientist for ZirMed, discusses how predictive analytics can be used to find lost revenue, improve the patient experience, and increase patient satisfaction.
Culture Still Eats Strategy for Breakfast
HFMA/Deloitte research reveals the importance of cultural alignment to successful hospital mergers.
More Than Half of Consumers Have Concerns About Paying Medical Bills Online
Approximately two-thirds of millennials are not comfortable with current security associated with online medical bill payments, with Generation X and Baby Boomers following at 58 percent.
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.
Coding for Smoking Cessation Services
There are no required guidelines on what type of smoking cessation should be administered, but the service should be documented and reported.
Strategies for Managing Third-Party Liability Claims
Boston Medical Center has achieved average cycle times of 90 and 120 days respectively for workers’ compensation and motor vehicle accident claims.