Changes to the CMS Inpatient Only List
Procedures added or deleted from the Inpatient-Only List directly impact the financial health of hospitals. … Read More
March 12, 2021
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The Importance of HCC Coding
Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) coding is the risk adjustment model used by CMS to determine future care costs for a specific patient. … Read More
December 10, 2020
Documentation Tips: “Think in Ink”
Accurate documentation of medical necessity leads to an improved patient experience and sound clinical and financial outcomes. … Read More
September 24, 2020
5 Steps to Enhance the Revenue Cycle Associate Experience
Here are 5 steps you can take now to be the difference, drive positive associate engagement and achieve exceptional organizational results. … Read More
September 8, 2020
Popping the Question: Does Employee Engagement Feed Patient Experience?
The higher the level of employee engagement, the more willing employees are to deliver an outstanding patient experience. … Read More
August 20, 2020
Out of the Dark: Breaking Down the Two-Midnight Rule
This guide explains the Two-Midnight Rule, one of the most impactful rules affecting hospital’s financial and compliance well-being. … Read More
August 12, 2020
COVID-19 and Sepsis: Demystifying Denials During the Pandemic
Take a closer look at how hospitals should approach defining the septic patient and demystify why denials are occurring. … Read More
July 1, 2020
Payer Updates: Does Your Monthly Medication Payer Change Volume Make You Want to Medicate?
Not keeping track of payers’ pharmacy policy updates means delays in payment, loss of revenue and extra work for the revenue cycle back-end. … Read More
June 19, 2020
Operator Insights: Applying Nursing Skills in Rev Cycle
Clinical Documentation Improvement plays a critical role in proper healthcare reimbursement, a complex component of the revenue cycle. … Read More
June 15, 2020
Hospital Data Breach Playbook
Medical data breaches are on the rise, making patient data security one of the most pressing issues in the healthcare industry. … Read More
February 17, 2020