Here are five articles recently published by Becker's Hospital Review that offer insight on out-of-pocket healthcare spending, revenue cycle optimization and more.
1. 5 states with the highest out-of-pocket healthcare spending
Colorado has the highest annual out-of-pocket healthcare spending per family, according to a recent report by the JPMorgan Chase Institute.
2. Moody's maintains stable outlook on for-profit hospital sector
Moody's Investors Service maintained its stable outlook on the U.S. for-profit hospital sector, as it expects outpatient services to fuel revenue growth.
3. 3 best practices for hospital revenue cycle optimization
To improve revenue cycle performance, hospitals and health systems must focus on the right priorities and track the appropriate metrics.
4. Major US hospital operators up investments in outpatient care: 6 things to know
Patients are increasingly evaluating their care options as high-deductible health plans force them to take on greater out-of-pocket costs. To attract these patients, who seek to save time and money, large U.S. hospital operators are actively investing in outpatient clinics.
5. A quarter of healthcare professionals '100% ready' to implement bundled payments, survey finds
Twenty-five percent of healthcare professionals feel "100 percent ready" to deploy bundled payments, according to an Archway Health survey.
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