Deceased debt - money owed by the estates of decedents - makes up a significant part of most healthcare organizations’ accounts receivable, a share that may approach 100 percent for hospice-care facilities and other specialized providers. Although recovery of this debt can generate meaningful revenue streams in exchange for very modest investments, many providers pursue it ineffectively or outsource it to non-specialists who deliver poor results and introduce avoidable costs and risks. This paper outlines the revenue opportunity available by recovering deceased patient receivables, shows where current approaches fall short, and describes the four essential elements of a successful recovery program.

Health care staffing managers need to rapidly identify factors that impact payroll and take steps to improve them. Learn how you can get greater visibility, increased productivity, managed labor costs, and improved patient care.

Sharon Regional Health System, knew they had some issues with the organization’s environmental services and nutrition services departments. As a result of contracting with a food and facilities management services company, costs were reduced by $15K to $20K annually.

This white paper presents a methodology for reviewing the financial viability of potential clinical documentation partners.