How to Reduce Denials, Accounts Receivable, and Revenue Cycle
Many healthcare organizations are facing financial issues due to changes in the economy, changes to federal, state, and local legislation, and paradigm shifts caused by reform. What can providers and hospital organizations do to improve their profitability? How does an organization begin to recognize and implement changes to positively affect the bottom line?
Medicaid in Comparison to Healthcare Expenditures Infographic
What is Medicaid? How is it funded? How does Medicaid compare to healthcare expenses? Medicaid in Comparison to Healthcare Expenditures Medicaid, a joint federal and state program in the United States, plays a crucial role in providing healthcare coverage to low-income individuals and families. When examining Medicaid in comparison to healthcare expenditures, it becomes evident […]
10 Things You Can Do to Offset the Medicare Cutbacks
Sequestration –What Organizations are Affected? Part 2
Summary: What does sequestration mean? What organizations are affected by the sequestration? What does sequestration mean? The official definition in terms of the budget is a US legal procedure in which automatic spending cuts are triggered. In a nutshell, effective March 1, 2013, the government spending cuts go into effect in an effort to try […]
Sequestration –What Organizations are Affected? Part 1
Summary: What does sequestration mean? What organizations are affected by the sequestration? What Organizations Are Affected By The Sequestration? What does it mean? The official definition in terms of the budget is a US legal procedure in which automatic spending cuts are triggered. In a nutshell, effective March 1, 2013, the government spending cuts […]
Sequestration – Which Organizations Are Exempt?
Summary: Which organizations are exempt from the sequestration? What does it mean? The official definition in terms of the budget is a US legal procedure in which automatic spending cuts are triggered. In a nutshell, effective March 1, 2013, the government spending cuts go into effect in an effort to try to reduce the federal […]
What Does Sequestration Mean? What is the History?
What does sequestration mean? How did it come about? The official definition in terms of the budget is a US legal procedure in which automatic spending cuts are triggered.
CMS ACO Current Demonstrations
What initiatives is the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) currently exploring in terms of Accountable Care Organizations (ACO)?
HIPAA (Omnibus Rule, Final Rule, Final Act, Mega Rule) Part 2
Summary: HHS has announced the “final rule” on HIPAA (effective March 26, 2013) which extends patient rights, imposes more severe penalties for breach, and extends HIPAA compliance to Business Associates and subcontractors.We’ll also discuss the Omnibus Rule and much more. Beyond the Omnibus Rule, let’s discuss the “Final Rule.”.After 3 years and hundreds of proposals, […]
5 Types of Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs)
What is an Accountable Care Organization? What is the basis of an ACO? What are the requirements of an ACO? What types of ACOs exist?
