Social Media and Healthcare: Creating a Healthy Relationship
June 23, 2015
Should healthcare organizations use social media to connect with patients and increase quality of care? Let’s talk about social media and healthcare.
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Population Health Management Challenges
June 18, 2015
As we continued to move toward value based purchasing, healthcare as an industry is becoming more and more focused on population health metrics. Instead of looking at smaller patient populations and sample sizes, industry researchers and leaders are casting a wider net these days, hoping to capture larger data samples and establish benchmarks for the move away from current payment models.
The NCQA Wants Your Feedback on the Patient-Centered Medical Home Program
June 15, 2015
The NCQA’s Patient Centered Medical Home program has been running since 2008 but over the past few years it has gone through some substantial revisions. Now the NCQA is asking for people in field, both who are providing care and receiving care, to help make the PCMH program the best it can be. Here are the basics you need to know:
The CPPA Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation
June 9, 2015
Specialty pharmacy is a growing industry and with many pharmacies moving toward accreditation, the process can get overwhelming. The following infographic will review the basics of the CPPA Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation, from what is considered a specialty pharmacy to how organizations can start the process.
10 Tips for Minimizing Denials
June 4, 2015
No medical practice likes a high denial rate. Not only does it negatively impact your practice’s revenue cycle, but it makes things more difficult and frustrating for your patients, too.
So what are some tips for minimizing denials? This post goes over some of the most common causes for denied claims and can help you get back on the right track.
FAQs on NCQA Health Plan Accreditation
June 2, 2015
There’s a lot to learn when you’re considering accreditation, and NCQA is no exception. That’s why today, we wanted to cover some of the most
Pharmacy May Be The Answer To Reducing Healthcare Costs
June 1, 2015
Back in March, we talked about how the role of the pharmacist in the healthcare ecosystem has been expanding over the past decade. In addition to simple medication fulfillment, pharmacist now complete crucial patient aftercare, education, and vaccination administration. Many believe as the role of the pharmacist expands, they could become the key to reducing all kinds of healthcare costs. Here are three ways pharmacy is helping save costs for healthcare.
Are The Kids Alright? Young People and Mental Health Infographic
May 28, 2015
Today we are sharing an great infographic from TopCounselingSchools.org. This infographic will delve into the mental health issues that many young people face in our society. May is Mental Health Month, so help spread the word!
The Anatomy of A Denied Claim
May 27, 2015
Denied claims cost healthcare organizations a lot of money each year. Often times, the denials could have been easily avoided. Let’s look at the anatomy of a denied claim.
NCQA Accreditation Levels
May 26, 2015
If you’re considering NCQA accreditation, it’s important to understand the different levels that can be achieved. These status levels are based on compliance and performance reviews through NCQA and say quite a bit about your organization.
Let’s take a look at the different levels.
