With Donald Trump as the new commander in chief, the healthcare industry is in the midst of many changes. In…
You Had Better Be Savvy With Your Coding
With the change in payment focusing on quality medicine instead of the old-fashioned fee for service, providers better be savvy…
Wearables and EHRs: 5 Essential Questions
Wearable fitness devices such as smartwatches, activity trackers and other biometric sensors continue to grow in popularity. Physicians must determine…
Three Reimbursement Changes to Watch in 2017
By far, the biggest change Health Partners’ Donna Zimmerman sees in terms of reimbursement in 2017 is the increased momentum…
Tips for Battling Prior Authorizations
The logisitics of prior authorizations were increasingly sapping the time and patience of employees at the practice of Hoan Pho,…
25 Things to Know About Revenue Cycle Management in 2017
Growing consumer demand for convenience and transparency has created new opportunities and presented significant challenges for those involved in hospital…
Why EHR Systems Are Not Enough to Fill the Patient Engagement Gap
In today’s healthcare industry, patient engagement is critical for hospitals and health systems to acquire and retain patients to stay…
Tips for Managing Legacy Employees During Big EHR Implementations
When a hospital implements a new electronic health record system, there's no shortage of challenges to grapple with as the…
5 Tips to Improve Your Organization’s Clean-Claims Rate
At a time in healthcare when value is king, waste is inexcusable, every penny counts and losing millions and millions…
MIPS vs APM, Which Reimbursement Pathway is Best for Your Practice?
Paper or plastic? Debit or credit? Netflix or Amazon? These are the kind of choices we are asked to make…