Rejected Payments Top List of Hospital Revenue Cycle Challenges
Payer denials is the top revenue cycle challenge facing hospitals today, according to a study conducted by Besler and HIMSS Media.
AMA Survey: Prior Authorization Hurdles Lead to Adverse Events
Insurance prior authorizations for certain drugs, tests and treatments continue to burden medical practices and could negatively affect patient outcomes, according to new survey results from the American Medical Association.
Trends: Increase in Opioid-related Hospital Stays for Older Patients
Among patients ages 65 and older, the rate of opioid-related hospitalizations jumped 34 percent between 2010 and 2015, according to statistical brief from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
Most Consumers Would Prepay For Prescriptions For A Discount
Sixty-four percent of consumers reported that they would jump on an opportunity to prepay for medications to receive a discounted price, according to a survey from DrFirst, a provider of e-prescribing and patient medication management solutions.
Nearly Half of Adults Unfamiliar with ‘Medicare for All’
Almost half — 46 percent — of adults aren’t familiar with “Medicare for All” proposals, according to a survey from NORC at the University of Chicago.
50 States Ranked by Opioid Overdose Death Rates
West Virginia has the highest rate of fatal opioid overdoses among U.S. states, with 49.6 per 100,000 individuals, according to data from the Kaiser Family Foundation.
Physician Burnout is a Public Health Crisis
Physician burnout is a public health issue that “urgently demands action” from the rest of the healthcare industry, according to a report from Harvard University and Massachusetts trade groups.
Virtual Video Visits Give Patients More Flexibility With Quality Care
A majority of patients and providers agree that virtual video visits do not offer lower care quality when compared to regular office visits, according to a study published in the American Journal of Managed Care
Americans Believe Healthcare is in ‘State of Crisis’
Seven in 10 Americans identified the U.S. healthcare system as being “in a state of crisis” or having “major problems” during a recent Gallup poll.
Why Drug Prices Keep Going UP
Price hikes on existing drugs and new medications coming to market are the primary contributors to rising prescription drug prices, a new study published in Health Affairs reveals.