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In the 1970s, as part of the extended managed care infrastructure, new external institutions for supervision of medical necessity, appropriateness, and quality of care were formed. Even after these many decades of use, medical necessity criteria present five issues that still cause grief and need attention for MNC success.
Many hospitals are currently asking themselves, "How can we improve our revenue cycle in 2015?" This topic is also one many C-suite executives are facing in 2015, which is proving to be another year of vast changes. Financial departments will have to stay on top of contract management, as well as planning for shifts in how payments are received. Today, we've put together a list of 5 ways healthcare providers can reboot their revenue cycles and stay ahead of those changes that impact the bottom line.
Any serious discussion of patient care and cost containment must include a discussion about utilization review and management. Sometimes these two terms are used interchangeably, while their meanings and processes are quite different in reality.
Understanding and determining medical necessity criteria challenges can be very complex for physicians, clinicians, coders, and billers.
Medical Necessity and Levels of Care (LOC) criteria are interdependent sets of objective and evidence-based health guidelines used to standardize coverage determinations, promote evidence-based practices, and support a patient’s recovery and well-being. Being such, LOC application, documentation, and accuracy plays a pivotal role in care and reimbursement.
Choosing the right Physician Advisor Services can be difficult. It’s important to look for a Physician Advisor Services that distinguishes itself through quality work, ongoing training, full compliance, and the latest technology. You want to trust the organization you choose and make sure they are industry certified.
Payers look to contractors for help as healthcare reform continues to drive change in the industry. From cutting costs to processing claims, there is an urgent need among payers for outsourcing. Claims management services are expected to see the biggest spike in growth in the coming years¹.
The multifaceted world of accreditation can be daunting, from choosing the right accreditation body to getting correct documentation in place to ensure accreditation success. Here are 7 tips to keep you on track and lower first time accreditation risk.
Understanding the difference between Utilization Review and Utilization Management is very critical in the healthcare continuum. While the two terms often feel interchangeable, in reality their processes and meanings actually are very different. Their differences make all the difference for improving care.
Would you like to learn how Workers' Compensation Organizations and Departments like yours are creating cost savings, improving efficiency, and decreasing claim costs? Join us Wednesday, April 13 at 12:00 PM EDT for a free lunch and learn event titled: Workers Compensation - Keeping Claims on Track. If you can’t make the event, don’t worry! Simply register for the web event to receive a recording of the event as well as a copy of the presentation after it is finished.