This blind spot falls within utilization management as well as other hospital departments. Therefore, data analytic-driven decisions, uniform metrics across departments and intradepartment relationships become essential to managing this area, Dr. Corrato told Becker’s.
“Hospitals need to devote the same analytical resources and discipline [to the blind spot that] they’ve applied to all other areas of the revenue cycle. A solution should involve a programmatic approach that includes assessing the issues, identifying opportunities, creating an action plan and consistently monitoring progress,” he said.
“The process should involve revenue cycle/finance, compliance, case management, managed care and business office executives. By taking these steps, hospitals can ensure revenue integrity, reduce costs created due to incorrect approaches and improve compliance and private payer performance,” said Dr. Corrato.
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