12 Days of Obamacare: Preventive Care

The ACA seeks to increase the quality of care while simultaneously reduce cost. One provision which accomplishes both is preventive care.

In keeping with the holiday traditions, we thought it would be fun to focus on the 12 days of Obamacare. As such,

On the third day of Obamacare, Obama gave to me:

Preventive Care

Healthcare Exchanges

And an Individual Mandate

BHM Seeks Dynamic Healthcare Bloggers

Healthcare Bloggers, we want to hear from you! BHM Healthcare Solutions is looking for dynamic healthcare bloggers who are interested in sharing their insight and opinions about healthcare and related topics.  We would love to hear from anyone who has experience with recent healthcare reform, healthcare integration, the financial challenges of healthcare, and practice management. […]

Part 2: Are You Ready For Bundled Payments for Healthcare?

Are you ready for bundled payments for healthcare? – Part 2 – In the first installment of Are you ready for bundled payments? we looked at some of the basics, including CMS episode-of-care definitions, and a few guidelines for creating episodes of care. In Part 2, we’ll continue our exploration of bundled payments with an […]

Part 1: Are You Ready for Bundled Payments?

Are you ready for bundled payments? – Part 1 – Ready or not (and like it or not), the move from the familiar fee-for-service payment model to a new system – in which payments to providers are bundled – is on. Yet another of the many significant changes currently sweeping the healthcare industry, the bundled […]

12 Days of Obamacare: An Individual Mandate

Summary: The individual mandate becomes effective January 1, 2014. Do you have coverage and does it comply with the essential benefits requirement?

In keeping with the holiday spirit, we thought it only fitting to write a series about the 12 days of Obamacare. On the first day of Obamacare, Obama gave to me….. an individual mandate. Like it or not, the individual mandate becomes effective January 1, 2014.

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Visit BHM experts at the 2013 NC Council Conference and Exhibit

BHM Healthcare Solutions (BHM) is pleased to be both an exhibitor and a presenter at the 2013 NC Council Conference & Exhibit held in Pinehurst, NC.  The NC Council Conference will be held on Dec. 11th through the 13th at the Pinehurst Resort. For more information, including registration information please visit the NC Council Website. […]

Medicare Versus Medicaid

Medicare Versus Medicaid – what are the similarities and differences? Both programs are government-sponsored through federal, state, or a combination thereof.

Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that helps with medical costs for some people with limited income and resources. Medicaid programs vary from state to state, but most health care costs are covered if you qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid.

Medicaid Signups Are a Dual-Edged Sword for Healthcare

With a couple of months under the belt of the exchanges, a surprise is made evident as to the largest group of enrollees – Medicaid. Medicaid signups are a dual-edged sword for healthcare. With the passing of the Affordable Care Act of 2010, one of the main goals was to provide affordable healthcare to more Americans. To this avail, many provisions were enacted, such as expanding Medicaid and creating health insurance exchanges.

10 Steps to Boosting Profitability Through the Revenue Cycle

Profitability can be achieved through addressing the denials portion of the revenue cycle.

Are you struggling with profitability? Have you reviewed your revenue cycle? Do you know why your claims are being denied? Have you analysed your processes both human and technology? We have 10 steps to help you boost your profits through the revenue cycle and specifically through denials management.