Switching to electronic payments could save the healthcare market an estimated $395 million each year. But until recently, payers have been limited in their ability to expand electronic...
Recognizing the need to transition from a traditional fee-for-service model, see how a not-for-profit health plan not only lowered healthcare costs, but also adopted new provider contract...
With the shift to value-based care, patients are becoming more involved with their healthcare financials. Therefore, healthcare organizations need to make their revenue-cycle practices...
This white paper discusses the pressing need for health systems and practices to shift the focal point of revenue cycle improvements to front-end workflows to help reduce costs and improve...
Learn how this large health system was able to improve patient financial engagement in just a few months and drive more than a million dollars in first year return.
Most patients want to pay off their medical balances in a responsible manner, but the new financial landscape is making that more and more challenging for many patients. Old financial...
Increased electronic engagement between healthcare providers and patients provides significant opportunities for improving revenue cycle metrics. Learn some proven methods for increasing...
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.
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?
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.
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.
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 ...
