Why Hospital-Physician Collaboration Must Improve for the Sake of the Revenue Cycle
Lisa Banker explains why collaboration between hospital administrators and physicians is more important than ever these days in the effort to optimize revenue cycle operations.
Don’t Steer Away from Auto Accident Revenue Cycle Challenges
Brad Williams describes helpful strategies for recovering payments due based on patient involvement in auto accidents, which can be difficult to navigate but well worth pursuing.
The Troubling State of Not-for-Profit Hospitals’ Finances
Ken Perez discusses options not-for-profit hospitals should be exploring that go beyond just better management of labor and supply costs in the context of current financial woes.
Managing the 30-Day Readmissions Window
Mary Kay Thalken explains that ensuring continuity of care to reduce readmissions requires a current, comprehensive referral network. Automating the process can be helpful as well.
Prioritizing the Patient Financial Conversation
Matthew J. Hawkins describes key opportunities to educate patients on their financial obligations.
3 Ways Physician-Owned Models Can Drive Engagement and Value
Surveys show that a culture change frequently is needed to enable improving quality of care and reducing costs. A case study illustrates how this worked for the Holson Medical Group.
Pediatric Mental Health Should Be Everyone’s Concern
Heather Huszti describes the approaches used at CHOC Children’s to ensure that children with mental health conditions get the care they need.
5 Pitfalls to Avoid When Considering Security Staff Benchmarks
Clyde Hewitt presents areas of concern when determining appropriate staffing for information security.
Driving Greater ROI from Patient Engagement
Gary Hamilton describes the ways healthcare organizations can use technology to engage patients.
Should Physician-Led Models Get Value-Based Payment Privileges?
Joe Damore and Shawn Griffin describe the potential issues of granting special privileges to physician-led alternative payment models.