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Medical practices, health systems and hospitals’ primary goals are to provide life-saving care and keep patients healthy. Like any other business, however, these healthcare organizations must also focus on their own financial health to stay afloat....
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A recent report by The Kaiser Family Foundation showed that claim denials are on the rise, with some plans reaching up to 80% in denials. Based on these findings, combined with a shifting payer mix, it’s estimated that 52% of patients will have...
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On May 11, 2023, the federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) will expire, and along with the Consolidated Omnibus Act, will impact coverage for millions of Americans on Medicaid. This is arguably the biggest thing to happen to Medicaid since the passing of...
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Hospitals grapple with many complex issues that impact their financial health—staffing shortages, policy changes, retail competitors. However, one of the top financial impacts is fairly simple: missed insurance reimbursement due to eligibility denials.
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From top analysts to hospital board rooms, healthcare leaders have emphasized a consistent theme for 2023: an end-to-end approach to revenue cycle management (RCM). End-to-end capabilities featured prominently in the Everest Group’s recent Revenue Cycle...
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Amending your overall collections strategy—to focus more on total collections versus average cost to collect—can help ensure you get the best return on your investment.According to a recent survey from AHIMA, the average net patient revenue for US...
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In 2020, 47% of hospitals saw increases in bad debt and uncompensated care.1 Incomplete or inaccurate patient demographic information, an unverified primary payer, resource constraints and more contribute to this deficit. At a time when margins are...
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In 2020, hospitals across the U.S. saw their median operating margin drop by 55.6%.1 The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) helped offset escalating expenses, but the pandemic hasn’t been the only factor contributing to ongoing...
