As we continued to move toward value based purchasing, healthcare as an industry is becoming more and more focused on population health metrics. Instead of looking at smaller patient populations and sample sizes, industry researchers and leaders are casting a wider net these days, hoping to capture larger data samples and establish benchmarks for the move away from current payment models.
Rural health care centers may take a hit with the passing of site-neutral payments for post acute care. And with rural residents and veterans already struggling with access to the care they need, post-acute care has been a point of contention to people on both sides of the issue. So what's happening with bundled post acute care at the moment? Let's take a look.
The NCQA's Patient Centered Medical Home program has been running since 2008 but over the past few years it has gone through some substantial revisions. Now the NCQA is asking for people in field, both who are providing care and receiving care, to help make the PCMH program the best it can be. Here are the basics you need to know:
According to a recent press release, a January 16th notice to state survey agencies gave new details about Medicare's rules for compounding practices and other pharmacy activities at critical access hospitals. A substantial portion of the 93-page CMS report addresses pharmacy practice, including sterile and nonsterile compounding; infection prevention and control; medication safety, handling, administration, and storage; and contracted operations.
Specialty pharmacy is a growing industry and with many pharmacies moving toward accreditation, the process can get overwhelming. The following infographic will review the basics of the CPPA Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation, from what is considered a specialty pharmacy to how organizations can start the process.
No medical practice likes a high denial rate. Not only does it negatively impact your practice's revenue cycle, but it makes things more difficult and frustrating for your patients, too. So what are some tips for minimizing denials? This post goes over some of the most common causes for denied claims and can help you get back on the right track.
Back in March, we talked about how the role of the pharmacist in the healthcare ecosystem has been expanding over the past decade. In addition to simple medication fulfillment, pharmacist now complete crucial patient aftercare, education, and vaccination administration. Many believe as the role of the pharmacist expands, they could become the key to reducing all kinds of healthcare costs. Here are three ways pharmacy is helping save costs for healthcare.
Today we are sharing an great infographic from TopCounselingSchools.org. This infographic will delve into the mental health issues that many young people face in our society. May is Mental Health Month, so help spread the word!
Denied claims cost healthcare organizations a lot of money each year. Often times, the denials could have been easily avoided. Let's look at the anatomy of a denied claim.
