The 4 “Metal Plans” of Health Insurance Exchanges
What are metal plans? What distinguishes one from another? When do they go into effect?
4 Ways To Juice Up Your Revenue Cycle
It is no secret many hospitals are struggling with their revenue cycle and less than stellar bottom lines. Healthcare reform, ICD-10 implementation…
Healthcare – The Possibilities Are Endless Infographic
Just imagine the possibilities we have in the healthcare field. We are already completing surgeries via robots. Research is being done to cure major diseases such as Cancer. Physicians can monitor patients from home. Telemedicine is taking off. Electronic medical records are basically common place now. Health information is available at your finger tips through the internet. The Affordable Care Act is focusing on transparency so we, as Americans, can know what we are paying for. There is a renewed emphasis on patient safety and quality of care. Efforts are being made to reduce healthcare costs. Medicaid recipients are growing at a rapid rate. The healthcare industry is one of the fastest growing industries today. What changes do you see? What changes do you recommend? How do you see healthcare 5 years from now? 10 years from now?
ADHD – Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment and Trends
Did you know that one in 5 children are diagnosed with a mental disorder? Did you know that childhood ADHD is tied to obesity later in life? Do you know the symptoms, causes, and treatments for ADHD?
Healthcare Reform Repeal – Is the 37th Time a Charm?
Well here we are again – the 37th time to be exact. The House of Representatives is working diligently to repeal the PPACA in its entirety.
Giving Away Dollars, Does it Make Sense
Shared Decision Making Trend Ticking Upwards
Physician Prescribed Care Shared Decision Making is trending upwards. There is most often not one singular course of treatment for a patient that offers a clearly superior outcome, but a variety of treatment choices each with their own advantages and disadvantages. However, until now, care has been prescriptive rather than interactive. A patient would typically […]
What Is The Scoop With Medicare?
What is the latest news for Medicare Advantage plans? What is the debate on the age in which Medicare system changes should affect?
Managed Care: Eat or be Eaten
The Movement to Managed Care (MCO) Creates Merger Mania In the environment of Accountable Care and Healthcare Reform, more and more states are driving care of the Medicaid recipients to Managed Care Companies. These companies are to ensure that appropriate care is provided to “enrollees” through a network of qualified providers. They are also in […]
Hospital Charges – Why Do They Vary Among Hospitals?
Hospital charges for the same services can vary greatly from hospital to hospital. The Department of Health and Human Services(HHS) and the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare (CMS) have created a database making some of these charges available to the public.
