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Growing economy increases Medicaid returns for some providers

Growing economy increases Medicaid returns for some providers

With an improving fiscal climate, some states are paying their Medicaid providers more. More…

Medicare outpatients pay much more at critical access hospitals

Medicare outpatients pay much more at critical access hospitals

Many Medicare beneficiaries treated at primarily rural "critical access" hospitals end up paying…

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Ochsner Health System Rises to the Challenge of Healthcare Reform

Ochsner Health System Rises to the Challenge of Healthcare Reform

Healthcare reforms have prompted hospitals across the country to improve cost efficiencies…

How Healthcare Reform Impacts Your Revenue Cycle

How Healthcare Reform Impacts Your Revenue Cycle

A dramatic increase in the number of patients insured by high-deductible, high-copay plans has led to providers…

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CFOs can partner with clinicians to achieve population health's Triple Aim

Wendy Vincent
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The future according to HHS

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4 choices for physicians when integrating with hospitals

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ICD-10 debate hits Washington: Most prepared, but worry persists

ICD-10 debate hits Washington: Most prepared, but worry persists

While majority of experts testifying Wednesday said the industry is ready, some worry about its impact on physicians.

2015 a year of changes in revenue cycle with population health, ICD-10

2015 a year of changes in revenue cycle with population health, ICD-10

Population-based payments will make the new year interesting for those working in hospital revenue cycle. Add in the uncertainty surrounding ICD-10 implementation and financial managers have much to focus on in 2015.

6 tips for getting ready for ICD-10

6 tips for getting ready for ICD-10

While some are holding out for a delay, the risks could be costly for organizations that aren't prepared.

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Gaining Actionable Insight into Financial Systems and Areas Impacting the Revenue Cycle

Gaining Actionable Insight into Financial Systems and Areas Impacting the Revenue Cycle

Hospital systems across the country are looking to streamline their billing and collection processes to become more efficient and better compete in their markets. The challenge many face is how to turn the data that's already flowing through financial systems into…

Clinical Quality Measures 101

Clinical Quality Measures 101

Although quality-reporting programs such as meaningful use provide incentives to help providers implement and use electronic health records (EHRs) to collect and report on clinical data, practices often need help deciding what data to collect, which measures to…

Credible, Defensible Estimates

Credible, Defensible Estimates

In healthcare, every interaction with the patient matters. Especially in today’s environment of continuous improvement, efforts have been concentrated on coordination among providers, the patient care experience and quality outcomes – all laudable goals.

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