Healthcare
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Revised guidelines give auditors more power to collect claims data
Fall 2016
Newsletter: Healthcare Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 446
Abstract: The CMS has issued revised guidelines allowing Recovery Audit Contractors (RACs) to review a greater number of hospital claims in specific circumstances. The guidelines lay out a new method for calculating additional documentation request limits for hospitals. This brief article discusses the new limit and the RAC allowances and responsibilities when performing their audits.
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The value of intangibles in health care
Fall 2016
Newsletter: Healthcare Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 671
Abstract: Health care organizations typically possess many types of valuable intangible assets, such as personal and professional goodwill, practice protocols and treatment plans, and noncompete covenants. This article talks about several of these intangible assets and notes that their value shouldn’t be overlooked for valuation or tax planning purposes. The article explains which valuation approaches might be most appropriate in assessing these assets’ value and notes the importance of seeking experienced valuation advice.
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CMS releases updated managed-care regulations
Fall 2016
Newsletter: Healthcare Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 548
Abstract: The CMS recently issued a final rule that updates the Medicaid managed-care regulations for the first time in more than a decade. The rule will affect Medicaid managed-care plans and their beneficiaries as well as the hospitals that serve these beneficiaries. This article explains the details of how the final rule phases out states’ abilities to use pass-through payments and discusses several other relevant provisions of which hospitals need to be aware.
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Formula for success – Putting the hospital lab under the revenue microscope
Fall 2016
Newsletter: Healthcare Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 805
Abstract: In-house hospital laboratories often operate inefficiently and below capacity —making them potentially ripe for juicing up revenues. This article lists several ways hospitals can expand their labs from mere diagnostic factories into revenue-stream generators, including developing outreach programs, tailoring up-sell programs for particular practice specialty areas existing in the community and cross-selling services to physicians already using the hospital for nonlab services. A sidebar looks at how to control lab costs.
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Effective patient scheduling depends on finding the right fit
Summer 2016
Newsletter: Rx for Practice Management / Practice Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 567
Abstract: Generally, physicians adhere to three scheduling approaches: 1) traditional, 2) wave (sometimes called steady stream) and 3) modified wave. But sometimes adjustments to a practice’s preferred approach are warranted. This article discusses various considerations in finding a system that’s just the right fit.
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Cut costs to streamline your practice
Summer 2016
Newsletter: Rx for Practice Management / Practice Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 659
Abstract: Maintaining profitability, staying up to date with the latest technology and providing quality patient services can be a difficult balancing act for medical practices. The goal, always, is to cut unnecessary expenses when possible. This article offers some ideas for doing so, including analyzing staff costs and looking at PTO and overtime.
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Privacy protections: Making mobile devices more secure
Summer 2016
Newsletter: Rx for Practice Management / Practice Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 627
Abstract: In today’s technologically sophisticated society, private information is more vulnerable than ever before. At the same time, physicians increasingly use some type of mobile device to access health care data. This article addresses a number of security and privacy concerns typically faced by medical practices.
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Can your practice meet HITECH goals? Smart ways to optimize your EHR system
Summer 2016
Newsletter: Rx for Practice Management / Practice Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 860
Abstract: The HITECH Act of 2009 prompts physicians and other health care shareholders to adopt health information technology to help improve efficiency and cut costs. As a result, most practices have implemented some version of EHR. This article suggests various ways to optimize an EHR system. A sidebar looks at how mobile technologies are affecting EHR.
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How prospective patients shop for hospitals
Summer 2016
Newsletter: Healthcare Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 401
Abstract: With patients’ shares of their medical costs climbing steadily upward, it’s no surprise they’re becoming more discriminating shoppers. Several free online resources let consumers compare prices for common health care tests and procedures. This brief article describes several such resources that hospitals should keep an eye on.
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ICD-10: Offshore coding to the rescue?
Summer 2016
Newsletter: Healthcare Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 507
Abstract: In the wake of ICD-10 implementation last fall, some hospitals are running into a shortage of coders. For organizations still trying to recover from the financial drain of preparing for the implementation, lower-cost options available overseas are becoming more attractive than they’ve been in the past. This article discusses the increasing prevalence and potential advantages of offshore coders.
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Running on empty – Private equity can help fuel community hospital growth
Summer 2016
Newsletter: Healthcare Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 667
Abstract: Caught between rising costs and the need for investment capital on the one hand, and declining reimbursements on the other, many community hospitals struggle to meet their financial goals. Private equity is one option for procuring a needed infusion of cash to help fuel ongoing operations. This article explains how private equity arrangements typically work and answers some common questions about the concept.
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CMS relaxes 60-day overpayment rule
Summer 2016
Newsletter: Healthcare Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 904
Abstract: The so-called “60-day rule” requires hospitals to report and return overpayments. The CMS recently released the much-anticipated final rule on overpayment reporting and return. This article provides background on the final rule, describes some of the changes and emphasizes the importance of compliance programs. A sidebar looks at allowable reporting processes.
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Payer contracts – How to drive a hard bargain
Spring 2016
Newsletter: Rx for Practice Management / Practice Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 433
Abstract: Practices often allow their payer contracts to renew automatically each year without re-examining the terms. But that can be a bad mistake. This article discusses why it’s important to understand all of the practice’s contracts, individually and comparatively.
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The ins and outs of a winning billing and collection process
Spring 2016
Newsletter: Rx for Practice Management / Practice Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 611
Abstract: Claim denials can be a huge source of frustration for doctors and their practice managers. They can also have a huge impact on cash flow and the financial performance of a practice. This article offers tips on how to have claims accepted on the first submission, such as not ignoring denials and making needed changes.
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8 business insurance policies that every physician should consider
Spring 2016
Newsletter: Rx for Practice Management / Practice Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 645
Abstract: Physician practices face not only clinical and financial risks, but also business ones. Fortunately, insurance can mitigate many of these risks. This article discusses eight insurance policies that are a must for physicians and their practices, such as human resource malpractice insurance and employee theft.
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Giving your revenue cycle an annual checkup
Spring 2016
Newsletter: Rx for Practice Management / Practice Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 792
Abstract: If a practice doesn’t really know whether its revenue cycle management system is functioning at its peak potential, the practice might be headed for trouble. In such cases, it may be advisable to schedule a checkup of the practice’s system. This article notes that doing so can help keep performance in high gear and maximize revenue. A sidebar warns of the necessity of ensuring that providers abide by their contracts.