Here are five articles published by Becker's Hospital Review offering insight on Medicare beneficiaries' out-of-pocket healthcare spending, revenue cycle management service expansions and more.
1. RCM tip of the day: Improve IT infrastructure
Hospitals and health systems are continuously seeking revenue cycle improvement. There are various ways to accomplish this, one of which involves technology, according to Cathy Bukowski, vice president of revenue cycle at Boston-based Tufts Medical Center.
2. Study: 42% of Medicare beneficiaries will spend at least 20% of their income on healthcare by 2030
A number of Medicare beneficiaries will continue to experience a heavy financial load from healthcare expenses, according to a new study from the Kaiser Family Foundation.
3. 12 hospitals seeking RCM talent
Here are 12 hospitals and health systems that recently posted job listings seeking revenue cycle management expertise.
4. RCM tip of the day: Pay attention to charge-based reimbursement
As hospitals move toward value-based care reimbursement models, charges should still be an area of focus, according to Glen Reiner, RN, principal director of revenue capture and charge audit services at nThrive.
5. 6 recent RCM service expansions
Here are six recent revenue cycle management portfolio expansions involving healthcare vendors and providers.
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