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Work From Home (WFH) Revolution

Over the last few years, there has been a rapid switch in organizations allowing and encouraging Work From Home (WFH) options. This switch has occurred at an unprecedented pace and much about this change on such a large scale is still unexplored. While BHM has always had a very strong background in data analytics and reporting, we took this opportunity to explore ethical and fair productivity metrics to allow for data-driven decision-making around our WFH practices.

2022-10-19T14:51:34-04:00By Eric Rosenberg|Uncategorized, Workers Compensation|

Behavioral Health Linked to 70% Increase in Healthcare Spending

Many of your most challenging claims and cases likely present a behavioral health component. Due to the behavioral healthcare shortages described in this blog, BHM offers a reviewer network with the most sub-specialties. 6 of the top 10 largest health plans entrust BHM for peer reviews. CLICK HERE to learn more about how BHM helps your organization curb behavioral health costs.

2019-09-04T22:08:26-04:00By Emily Immer|Behavioral Health Integration, Clinical Analysis, Clinical Operations Improvement, Uncategorized|

Behavioral Healthcare Top Reason Members Seek Telehealth Treatment

Telehealth continues to grow rapidly in both availability and popularity for members with behavioral healthcare needs. The use of telehealth grew 624% from 2014 to 2018, according to a new study from FAIR Health.

2019-07-30T18:05:33-04:00By Emily Immer|Behavioral Health Integration, Clinical Analysis, Clinical Operations Improvement, Uncategorized|

Provider-to-Patient Telehealth Usage Up Nearly $1,400%

Private insurance claim lines for non-hospital based provider-to-patient telehealth spiked 1,393 percent from 2014-18, according to a recent Fair Health report.

2019-07-23T17:41:14-04:00By Emily Immer|Telehealth and Telemedicine, Uncategorized|

Telemedicine Services Expanding

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu signed a new bill into law that aims to increase Medicaid patients' access to telemedicine services, according to New Hampshire Public Radio.

2019-08-13T18:01:31-04:00By Emily Immer|Telehealth and Telemedicine, Uncategorized|

Cancer Deaths Cost $94B in Lost Earnings

In 2015, cancer deaths cost the U.S. $94 billion in lost earnings, according to a study published in JAMA Oncology.

2019-07-09T19:14:54-04:00By Emily Immer|Financial, Financial Analysis, Health Insurance, Revenue Cycle Improvement, Trends, Uncategorized|

Humana and Epic Partner

Electronic health records provider Epic and health insurer Humana have teamed up to improve patient and provider communication as well as access to health information.

2019-06-11T15:08:08-04:00By Emily Immer|Health Insurance, Uncategorized|

Seven Years Until Fiscal Cliff For Medicare

More than 71 percent of surveyed employers are integrating or considering bundling their medical, pharmacy, dental, vision and disability benefits under a single employee package, according to a new study released by Anthem.

2019-04-23T22:41:44-04:00By Emily Immer|Health Insurance, Uncategorized|

Why One Million Americans Have Been Uninsured Since 2016

More than 71 percent of surveyed employers are integrating or considering bundling their medical, pharmacy, dental, vision and disability benefits under a single employee package, according to a new study released by Anthem.

2019-04-23T22:33:04-04:00By Emily Immer|Health Insurance, Uncategorized|

Insurance Report: Employers Increase Health Plan Bundling

More than 71 percent of surveyed employers are integrating or considering bundling their medical, pharmacy, dental, vision and disability benefits under a single employee package, according to a new study released by Anthem.

2019-02-26T21:59:08-04:00By Emily Immer|Health Insurance, Uncategorized|