1. 3 recent RCM hires
The following organizations hired people with revenue cycle management expertise, or for an RCM-related role, so far in February.
2. A fifth of inpatient ED visits can result in surprise medical bills, study finds
Nationally, 20 percent of inpatient emergency department cases may lead to surprise bills, according to a new study by economists with the Federal Trade Commission.
3. 4 recent RCM product launches
Here are four companies that debuted revenue cycle management products for healthcare vendors and providers so far in February.
4. Female RCM leaders to know in 2017
Here are 10 female revenue cycle management leaders at hospitals and health systems who have established themselves as successful leaders within the revenue cycle space.
5. Families face difficulty recovering from major and unexpected medical costs, study shows
Even with increased liquid assets, families did not recover financially within 12 months after a major medical payment, according to a new JPMorgan Chase Institute study on the financial health of U.S. households.
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