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CFO
Payer Denials Shake Community Health Systems Q3 Earnings
What can be done about aggressive payer tactics?
CFO
No Advantage to Medicare Advantage
Many providers have had it with the government plan, and dozens have already left it this year.
CFO
How NC Made Its Hospitals Do Something About Medical Debt
In exchange for federal Medicaid expansion money, hospitals wiped out billions of dollars of patient debt and adopt new standards...
Revenue Cycle
WEDI Scrutinizes Price Estimates Citing Concerns Over Accuracy
In a letter the organization expresses concern over information unknown to the provider being used to estimate the cost of...
Revenue Cycle
3 Stories That Show How Patient Portals Simplify Billing, Collections
The less time spent in accounts receivable, the sooner the payment becomes part of a provider?s cash flow.
Payer
Feds Killed Plan To Curb Medicare Advantage Overbilling After Industry Opposition
Newly released court depositions show CMS officials repeatedly cited concerns about pressure from the industry.
Revenue Cycle
3 Strategies to Improve Patient Collections
To ensure timely payments, providers must make the process as easy as possible.
Payer
The Many Faces of UM: UM's Dark Side
Denials and prior authorizations are on the rise, but will AI help or hurt?
Revenue Cycle
3 Methods to Improve Patient Collections
Making it easier for patients to fulfill their financial obligations can help ensure a steady cash flow.
Revenue Cycle
Proposed PFS Rule Lowers Reimbursement, Increases Billing Scrutiny
The proposed 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule puts more financial pressure on providers.
Revenue Cycle
Round Up: Billing Quality, Integrity, and Best Practices
Here are four HealthLeaders articles that emphasize the importance of efficient, and compliant, billing practices.
Revenue Cycle
CMS Final Rule Mandates 'Standard Machine-Readable' Price Information Reports
Hospitals must add a footer at the bottom of their homepage with a link to the report.