This paper describes a new system for clinical documentation and clinical documentation improvement that leverages the combined power of Clinical Language Understanding (CLU) and CDI...
The ICD-10-CM/PCS Transition: Planning and Preparation Checklist was prepared to guide healthcare organizations in effectively planning and managing the ICD-10 transition. The checklist...
This Toolkit provides many of the necessary tools and documents needed for successfully implementing ICD-10-CM/PCS. The tools provided will help organizations assess the impact, form an...
Jvion latest whitepaper, A Targeted, Revenue focused Approach to ICD-10--how hospitals can address more of ICD-10's financial risk with less, examines the importance of focusing on ICD...
Ira Shapiro, CEO of International Alliance Solutions, addresses four key components of Preparing for ICD-10 Training, which are: The significance of budgeting for training and its...
Judith Monestime, MBA, CPC, CPC-I, Certified ICD-10 Trainer, outlines an effective training approach for ICD-10 providers. One of the critical elements to this approach is role-based...
This paper examines why health care reform is causing a shift to a consumer-driven business model and the role analytics plays in helping organizations make the transformation successfully...
Health plans may think that an episode-of care payment method is a way to control cost, but they often overlook how it can optimize clinical results and lead to better health system...
Care Collaboration Success for Improved OutcomesThe nature of our healthcare ecosystem has been one of siloed care. Rarely do payers, providers and local resources come together with the patient's well-being prioritized as a unifying mission. Read how these organizations are getting it right.
Debunk the Myth: Outsourcing Doesn't Mean Losing ControlWith shifts in payer mixes and reimbursement structure, the margin of reimbursement has been shrinking steadily over the last five years. How do revenue cycle leaders navigate payment reform while maintaining stable business office operations?
Beyond Dollars and Cents: A Closer Look At ValueBeyond the expected improvement in specific metrics, many organizations that outsource RCM with a trusted and certified partner are seeing several ancillary benefits of such agreements.
Healthcare mergers and acquisitions in 2016: Running listWhile 2015 was a record-breaking year in healthcare mergers and acquisitions, 2016 saw more change as organizations across the industry adjust and adapt to the evolving financial landscape.
Credible, Defensible EstimatesIn 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.
Clinical Quality Measures 101Although 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 report ...
