1. The biggest RCM challenges for hospital and health system leaders
Healthcare organizations face a myriad of revenue cycle management challenges as patients take on more financial responsibility for their care.
2. Consumer engagement: The key to improving payment collections and the patient experience
The rise in popularity of high-deductible health plans has changed the way patients approach their medical expenses.
3. 3 best practices for hospital revenue cycle optimization
A panel of experts shared the following best practices for navigating the revenue cycle improvement process.
4. 5 states with the highest out-of-pocket healthcare spending
A recent report by the JPMorgan Chase Institute reveals states with the highest average annual out-of-pocket spending per family in 2016.
5. Providers’ response to balance billing: 3 takeaways
Ed Gaines, chief compliance officer of Zotec Partners, a Carmel, Ind.-based revenue cycle management service company, shared three takeaways about balance billing and physicians’ role in addressing the practice.
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