Barbara Waxenfelter, RN, Senior Manager, EY Health Advisory Services, Pittsburgh, PA: Provider payments and penalties are increasingly being tied to clinical quality. Robust clinical IT services and data warehouses are critical to accurately identifying and tracking data required for compliance. 2016 will bring an increase in penalties and in the number of conditions for readmissions, as well as changes to algorithms used. Providers should invest now in effective data warehousing and health care analytics to avoid decreased revenues and increased penalties.
At the Becker's 11th Annual IT + Revenue Cycle Conference: The Future of AI & Digital Health, taking place September 14–17 in Chicago, healthcare executives and digital leaders from across the country will come together to explore how AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, and revenue cycle innovation are transforming care delivery, strengthening financial performance, and driving the next era of digital health. Apply for complimentary registration now.
