1. 6 RCM hires in July
The following organizations announced they hired individuals with revenue cycle management experience, or for a RCM-related role, in July.
2. 16 RCM service expansions in July
Here are 16 revenue cycle management portfolio expansions involving healthcare vendors and providers in July.
3. West Virginia hospital’s new copay policy aims to curb nonemergency visits in the ER
South Charleston, W.Va.-based Thomas Memorial Hospital hopes to reduce visits to its emergency room by charging upfront copays to patients who visit the ER for nonemergency care.
4. Consumers rank medical billing issues, misleading claims among top 10 complaints in 2016
Misleading claims, unlicensed practitioners and medical billing issues are among U.S. consumers’ top 10 complaints, according to a recent Consumer Federation of America report.
5. GAO: Median prices for helicopter air ambulance service almost doubled between 2010 and 2014
Providers’ median prices for helicopter air ambulance service increased substantially over the course of four years, according to a recent study released by the U.S. Government Accountability Office.
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